Expeditors Looking for Reception, Accounting Agent at Mississauga, ON Full Time

“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

Finance & Operations:

• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/courier/deliveries
• Maintain security & safety procedures by controlling access via the reception desk (monitor visitor logbook, issue visitor badges etc.)
• Order office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Arrange travel accommodations, and prepare visitor itineraries
• Reconcile Payables by verifying entries, and comparing system reports to balances.
• Maintain company cash flow by utilizing our credit terms with all Service Providers and Vendors.
• Scheduling and preparing payment disbursements according to company policy for all manual and electronic payments.
• Log and close payment discrepancies as they are found.
• Maintain branch accounting log reports
• Reconcile the AP System with service provider and vendor accounts with monthly statements and related transactions.
• Process Intercompany payments

People:

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the branch, or telephone
• Forward incoming phone calls professionally
• Provide basic and accurate information in‐person and via phone/email
• Maintain a professional attitude with all internal and external customers
• Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year

Customer:

• Support the Accounting Supervisor, and the Accounting department.
• Support the branch operational departments in Accounting functions.
• Provide 100% Customer Service to Customers, Service Providers, Vendors & Intercompany at all times.

Compliance:

• Review, follow and abide by the company internal controls. Specifically the Fınancıal Process Control Documentation, and Expeditors

Security & Safety Standards.

• 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 within the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.

Culture:

• Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride,

Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
Systems:

• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.

Knowledge:

• Expeditors’ Company Policies and Procedures

Skills:

• Beginner to Intermediate level in MS Office
• Strong multitasking, and attention to the detail skills
• Fluent in English
• Ability to drive through change

Behaviours:

• Emotional resilience
• Self‐reflecting and open to feedback
• Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
• Role model of integrity and pride for all employees
• 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
• Ability to handle a fast pace environment

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• RRSP Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program