Company Description

Company Description

We 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 staff of more than 18,000 employees has been at Expeditors for five years or more.Our high retention rate is influenced our philosophy that our people are our greatest asset, we pride ourselves in hiring for attitude and training for skill.

For more information on the company, please visit our website: 

https://www.expeditors.com/careers

Job Description

Our Internship program offers a challenging hands-on structured experience. You will be working in conjunction with Expeditors' employees learning the process, terminology, and skills required to be successful in a fast-paced operation handling a varied customer base.

This is a paid position and typically is 3 to 4 months in duration.We are looking for someone that can work 40 hours a week.The schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm and overtime if required.Please note the job requires the candidate to report into the office. The pay for the internship will be $19/hour.

Some of the job functions include, but not limited to:

Support accounting department with functions related to accounts payable and accounts receivableMatch amounts in proprietary A/P system to vendor invoices   Prepare and issue schedules of payments  Update vendor statements  Reconcile and resolve problem invoices   Build key relationships with vendors in order to quickly resolve invoice issues   File invoices, statements and any accounting related documents when necessary  Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments  Ensure communication with local branches                                                                                   Works with internal customers in Operations to provide support and assist with cost accounting and billing   Other tasks/duties as deemed appropriate by your management team. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must be available for 3-4 monthsMust be able to commute to the office (San Diego 92154)High School Degree or equivalent requiredMust be legally authorized to work in the United StatesMust not require future sponsorship for employment visaMust have the ability to work overtime in support of the department needsFluent in English, both written and verbalGood computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skillsFamiliarity with 10-key usageAbility to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organizedDemonstrated ability to be pro-active in thought and actionStrong organizational skillsAnalytical with a strong attention to detailEffective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive resultsAbility to work independently and in a collaborative team environmentWilling to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team membersExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsHas a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliabilityComfortable working in a professional business environmentProven ability and desire to learn new software and technologies

Desired Qualifications:

Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred

Additional Information

The pay rate for this position is $19/ hour