Accounting Manager

Company Description

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Manages a solid team by driving all the Accounting operations within the company, responsible for Payroll, Capital Expenditure, GL Reconciliations, and assisting the Controller with the company’s financial affairs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance & Operations:

• Manage the day to day Accounting operations including A/R, A/P, Treasury, Revenue Recognition and Cost Accounting, working closely with the Accounting and Operational teams to review processes, implement best practices and improve productivity.
• Process Payroll, including obtaining approval of new hires, terminations, salary amendments and the payroll run.
• Manage the Capital Expenditure process, including obtaining approval of acquisitions and disposals, maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, and completion of the Annual Inventory certification. 
• Complete all GL reconciliations, including Proof of Cash, Fixed Assets and Payroll for monthly P&L submission.
• Contribute to the preparation of the internal monthly accounts (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflows, and Analysis) for review by the Regional and Global Accounting teams.
• Prepare and submit information to statutory authorities for Payroll, VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Prepare financial information for credit reviews and perform annual credit reviews in line with Global Credit policy.
• Assist Controller with the preparation of statutory financial information and tax computations.
• Provide required information/documentation for Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits.
• Support the Finance Controller with miscellaneous projects and tasks.

People:

• Recruiting, hiring, provide input and continually interview to find new potential candidates for the accounting department
• Identify, develop, and mentor a No. 2
• Review and conduct staff appraisals timely, and at a minimum once per year per employee
• Ensure all staff and positions have job descriptions, clear expectations and are working with structured development plans
• Continually provide coaching and training to the team members
• Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year
• Review department goals and personal plans periodically with staff to ensure buy-in and accountability
• Assist new hires with mandatory training completion within the first 6 months

Customer:

• Support the Financial Controller and the Accounting department.

Compliance:

• Review company internal controls, specifically the Fınancıal Process Control Documentation.
• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
• Proactively communicate with 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.
• Set the tone of this environment within your department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, a CPA certification is an advantage.

• 4+ years of accounting specific qualification (country specific)

• Strong Accounting and Finance knowledge

• Global Logistics Industry knowledge

• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details

• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results

• Proven leadership attitude and skills

• Ability to drive through change

• Fluent in English

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• HMO & Dental Insurance (including immediate dependent)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• With Provision of 26 days Work From Home set-up per year