Billing Agent

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“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.
Organic Growth – Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.
15,000 trained professionals
250+ locations worldwide
Fortune 500
Globally unified systems
Job Description
Part of a solid team driving the billing/invoicing duties for various services that Expeditors offers. The billing role also involves some accounting aspects, including payable verification, GL allocation, invoice dissemination.
Finance & Operations:
Complete the day to day billing operations, working closely with the Operational teams to review processes, implement best practices and improve productivity.
Cover receptionist front desks as required.
People:
Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year.
Review department goals and personal plans periodically to ensure compliance.
Assist new hires with mandatory training.
Support the Accounting department.
Support the branch operational departments in Accounting functions.
Provide 100% Customer Service with Customers and Service Providers at all times.
Compliance:
Review, follow and abide by the company internal controls, specifically the Financial Process Control Documentation.
Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being a role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.
Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.
Systems:
Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
Set the tone of this environment within your department.
Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
Set the tone of this environment within your department.
Culture:
Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
Qualifications
Skills:
Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables
Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details.
Fluent in English
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results.
Proven leadership attitude and skills
Ability to drive through change
Behaviour:
Emotional resilience
Self-reflecting and open to feedback
Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
Role model of integrity and pride for all employees
Proven leadership attitude and background
Professional appearance and attitude
Reliable and accurate
Being supportive of change
Taking initiative and working in autonomy
Being an advocate of Expeditors culture at all times
Being approachable and proactive
Education and Experience:
2 + years of accounting and or billing specific qualification
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
Salary range: $40,000-$45,000 CAD