Accounting Processor

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.

Purpose

Responsibilities

Perform one or more of the following routine clerical responsibilities according to specific and detailed accounting procedures or the management’s direction.

Essential Duties

• Accounts Payable - process payments and respond to inquiries.
• Accounts Receivable- apply payment to open accounts.
• Report Preparation - by preparing balance sheet details, cargo insurance report, and year-end balance listings.
• Conduct audits and file documents.
• General business support function as assigned.
  
  

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required. Percentages are approximate and may vary based upon the specific job requirements at each location.

Salary: $19.00 - $22.00

This salary range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs, and other considerations permitted by law.  At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of routine clerical methods and office practices and procedures as they relate to accounting and finance.
• Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping.
• Relative computer knowledge and skills in Microsoft Excel.
  
  

Organization Relationships: Reports to Accounting Assistant 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.

Benefits

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1 st 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.