Accounts Payable Agent - Milan office

To assist in routine accounting operations, ensuring delivery of quality accounting services in accordance with the Department’s requirements. Book vendor invoices Match 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 Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint) Must be eligible to work in EU Fluent in English, both written and verbal Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized Demonstrated ability to be pro-active in thought and action Strong organization skills Analytical with strong attention to detail Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability Comfortable working in a professional business environment Expeditors offers excellent benefits: Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Personnel Development Program Growth opportunities within the company Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and professional background We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! 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 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 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!