Accounting Processor

Nippon Express USA; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Express USA is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support AR, AP, and general ledger activities in El Segundo, CA. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, processing payments, and preparing reporting for the Head Office.

You will collaborate with branches and vendors to ensure timely closing of books, adherence to procedures, and a high level of attention to detail in a predominantly office-based environment.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to appropriate four-year college degree program; Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 2–3 years accounting experience; detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Proficiency with PC/Windows software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process Sales Reports and Master Airway Bills.
• Record Credit Card Payments and Branch Checks.
• Prepare Reports for Head Office submission.
• Process payment entries and correct sales invoices.
• Apply payments to open receivables and handle AR-related transactions.
• Make journal entries to record, correct, or adjust data.
• Communicate with branches, Head Office, and vendors.
• Assist with general accounting duties as required.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

4-year degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. ("NX") was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world.

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. ("NEU") was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Process Sales Reports & Master Airway Bills.
• Record Credit Card Payments and Branch Checks.
• Prepare Various Reports to be submitted to the Head Office.
• Process payment entries.
• Correct Sales invoices.
• Apply payment to open receivable.
• Process other AR-related transactions.
• Make Journal entries to record, correct, and/or adjust.
• File documents.
• Communicate with branches, Head office, and/or vendors.
• Other assignments as required by management.

Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required. Percentages are approximate and may vary based upon the specific job requirements at each location

Salary: $22.00/ hourly

This salary range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Equivalent to appropriate four-year college degree program. Accounting or Finance degree is preferred.
• Two (2) to three (3) years' accounting experience plus knowledge of a computerized accounting system, ability to work with detail, and good organizational skills
• Proficiency in various PC/Windows software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding on basic bookkeeping
• Excellent attention to detail.

Organization Relationships:

Will work with all levels in the organization.

Work Environment:

(With or without accommodations) This position is predominantly sedentary office work, which involves sitting, typing, filing, and conversing on the phone. The position may require lifting 20 pounds. May require some traveling domestically and/or internationally.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.