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Expeditors Accounts Payable-Entry Level in Bensenville, Illinois
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!
Highly motivated and reliable person needed to support as Accounts Payable Associate. The ideal candidate for this position must have an intermediate level knowledge of MS Excel. Also required are excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven history of providing exceptional customer service at all levels. Our work environment is team oriented and very fast paced; therefore, a strong candidate must have excellent organizational skills, time management skills in addition to a professional attitude and attire that exemplifies the Expeditors culture.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Review and audit of vendor invoices
Match amounts in proprietary A/P system to vendor invoices
Issue payments to vendors timely and accurately
Reconcile and resolve problem invoices and monthly vendor reconciliation
Build key relationships with vendors and district operations to quickly resolve invoice issues
Retrieve and research information as needed
Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments
Strong analytical skills
Detail-oriented
Outstanding organizational skills
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and through email
Intermediate level Microsoft Excel
10 Key by touch
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
Up to 26 work from home days annually
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.