Accounting Agent

Expeditors•Kansas City, MO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the Accounting Manager in routine accounting operations to ensure delivery of quality accounting services in accordance with the Department’s requirements.

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent required
Passed background check
Must be 18 years of age or older
Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must not require future sponsorship for employment Visa
Must have the ability to work overtime in support of department needs
Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized
Demonstrated ability to be pro-active in thought and action
Strong organization skills
Analytical with strong attention to detail
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability
Comfortable working in a professional business environment
Must be able to commute to the MCI building
Technically proficient and have strong accounting, analytical, financial modeling, and research skills
Excellent organization skills and detailed-oriented
Motivated self-starter and work with urgency
Ability to adapt through change
Work in a team-oriented atmosphere

Nice To Haves

College/University or equivalent business qualifications (preferred)

Responsibilities

Book vendor invoices
Match amounts in proprietary A/P system to vendor invoices
Prepare and issue schedules of payments
Update vendor statements
Reconcile and resolve problem invoices
Build key relationships with vendors in order to quickly resolve invoice issues
File invoices, statements and any accounting related documents when necessary
Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments
Ensure communication with local branches
Works with internal customers in Operations to provide support and assist with cost accounting and billing
Other tasks/duties as deemed appropriate by your management team.
Contact customers on AR balances owed, update collection notes in AR collections system, and work alongside internal operations to collect funds
Take responsibility for Business to Business collection process on assigned accounts
Assist with obtaining payment remittances
Complete collection reports on problem accounts as assigned by leadership
Assist with Process improvements related to billing and receivables
Work with Operations to resolve AR discrepancies in a timely manner
Work with supervisor and manager to develop reporting/trending for said accounting job functions
Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients