Import/Export Finance Analyst

Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Finance process include but is not limited to: Draft Payables Centralized Ocean Payables Provisions/Journals Unbilled freight A/R Accounts Receivable RMT Application Revenue Recognition Eliminate waste/rework, Promote and utilize productivity tools, Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements Timely and accurate billing Availability for end of month and first of month cut offs

• Support in all new business is transitioned correctly, with rate schedules and credit set up
• Support with quoting process as needed Align with Accounting team to understand and promote financial policies standards and procedures Weekly Activities : Trending, analysis, and communication of OAE, District Excellence, and finance indicators Timely discrepancy resolution
• Work on discrepancy avoidance through root cause/Continuous improvement efforts
• Support knowledge sharing and improve financial acumen for self and team through ongoing training on billing processes, GL codes, and other financial processes Attend/Host calls within product/district Improvement on quality and timely billing within product
• Communicate progress to leadership Maintain/update customer CDF updates and GL Lockdown list Sending out client billing Key Performance Indicators: Zero write offs/bad debt Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Weekly notes on all discrepancies in designated tools showing active management
• Improve financial acumen within product

Qualifications

Knowledge

Expeditors company policies and procedures knowledge A good understanding of Expeditors’ products, services and systems

• Knowledge of Expeditors financial policies and Accounting procedures
• Stay informed of continuous industry updates provided by management for Accounting and Brokerage Skills: Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.

Highly organized Good Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc.) and computer skills Fluent in English Ability to work under pressure Multi-tasking, Obsessed with detail, and sense of prioritization