Overview

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. 

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, counsel, and active support to Branch Management and employees regarding implementation of Accounting and Administrative policies
• Communicate with new vendors and our Legal department to finalize service contract/agreements and maintain Subcontractor database
• Manage monthly closing for Houston office and reporting results to Branch Management
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Account Receivable, and Reconciliation of each account code balance
• Manage Fixed Assets purchase and disposal; report to Head Office
• Manage/coordinate the staffing process for the Branch, including HR-01’s, recruiting, selection, hiring, orientation, and on-boarding
• Assist with DOT compliance, utilizing JJ Keller’s Encompass system.
• Assess training, development needs, and handle Quality Management for the HOU Branch
• Manage employee relations for ensuring consistent, equal, and fair treatment
• Escalate to Branch Management or Regional HR all employee relations issues which require intervention
• Ensure compliance with Employment Laws and Policy/Program compliance
• Finalize Payroll and timesheets

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years administration experience, 3-5 years accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent related experience
• Strong knowledge of MS Office software products
• High level of confidentiality required
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (DOT, TSA, OSHA, etc.)
• Excellent communication in English
• Word, Excel, Power Point skills
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus

Organization Relationships: 

Report to Accounting Manager

Work Environment:

(With or without accommodations) This position is predominantly sedentary office work, which involves sitting, typing, filing, and conversing on the phone.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.