Accounting Agent

Expeditors International; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health plan

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Training & development

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

Expeditors in Wisconsin is seeking a detail-oriented accounts payable professional to manage payable invoices, vendor payments, and cash request approvals. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and process improvements within a collaborative finance team.

The position emphasizes professional communication, proactive organization, and the ability to work on system enhancements while meeting deadlines and supporting productivity across desks. A strong foundation in accounting is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, well-organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process payable invoices booking.
• Process vendor payments after branch approval.
• Handle cash requests and ensure compliance.
• Suggest system or process improvements.
• Support project initiatives to boost productivity.

Skills

Accounting

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Job description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Process payable invoices booking
• Process vendor payments after branch approval
• Payment and accounting exception managment
• Review and approve cash requests
• Be involved and suggest system / process improvements
• Meet compliance at all times
• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into the department
• Play a supporting role on projects that improve productivity level per desk

Qualifications

• Good accounting knowledge
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Pro-active approach, strong organizational skills

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus