Accounting Processor and Administrative Support

Nippon Express USA • Romulus, MI

11d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• Very good proficiency in various PC business software programs MS Excel, SharePoint, AS400, SAP, and other relavent software
• Basic knowledge of clerical methods, office practices, and procedures related to transaction processing and accounting records.
• Ability to speak and present the weekly AR Book professionally to upper management during weekly collection meetings.
• Capability to resolve tasks and issues with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Accounting monthly, quarterly and yearly closing reports
• Download Accounts Receivable (AR) Book weekly and maintain updated notes for weekly AR meetings.
• Distribute monthly customer statements by the 4th business day of each month.
• Research and resolve issues related to customer accounts.
• Collaborate with Operations to address unresolved account concerns.
• Follow up with customers regarding statement inquiries.
• Process customer refunds for duplicate or overpayments.
• Prepare accounting schedules and reports.
• Submit check requests and charge card payments in accordance with company policy.
• Process applications for new customer codes or updates to existing codes.
• Cross-train with the Accounts Payable position.
• Answer incoming calls and greet visitors.
• Order office supplies weekly.
• Contact vendors for maintenance services (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC).
• Process fixed asset applications per company policy.
• Perform general administrative duties including data entry, filing, scanning, and document management.
• Retrieve information from files or personnel for routine inquiries and periodic reports.
• Provide general business support as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees