Import/Export Finance Analyst

Expeditors•Franklin, WI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Import/Export Finance Analyst supports finance and accounting processes for Expeditors’ logistics operations. This in-office role is located in the greater Milwaukee area and is not eligible for relocation. The analyst supports accurate and timely billing, finance process execution, discrepancy resolution, new-business transitions, and ongoing improvement of financial quality and productivity. The role also works with product, district, accounting, and leadership teams and supports continued financial knowledge-sharing and training.

Requirements

Knowledge of Expeditors company policies and procedures.
A good understanding of Expeditors’ products, services, and systems.
Knowledge of Expeditors financial policies and Accounting procedures.
Stay informed of industry updates provided by management for Accounting and Operations.
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, comprehend, and communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
Highly organized.
Good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word, and computer skills.
Fluent in English.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, and a sense of prioritization.
Must be located in the greater Milwaukee area; this is an in-office position.

Responsibilities

Handle finance processes including draft payables, centralized ocean payables, provisions and journals, unbilled freight accounts receivable, accounts receivable RMT application, and revenue recognition.
Eliminate waste and rework, use productivity tools, and remain open to system changes and enhancements.
Ensure timely and accurate billing, including availability for end-of-month and beginning-of-month cutoffs.
Support correct transitions of new business, including rate schedules and credit setup.
Support the quoting process as needed.
Coordinate with the Accounting team to understand and promote financial policies, standards, and procedures.
Trend, analyze, and communicate OAE, District Excellence, and finance indicators weekly.
Resolve discrepancies promptly and work to prevent them through root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Support knowledge-sharing and improve financial acumen for self and the team through ongoing training on billing processes, GL codes, and other financial processes.
Attend or host calls within the product or district.
Improve billing quality and timeliness within the product.
Communicate progress to leadership.
Maintain and update customer CDF updates and the GL Lockdown list.
Send client billing.
Manage discrepancies actively and provide weekly notes in designated tools.
Work toward zero accounts receivable/accounts payable write-offs and bad debt.