Company Description “We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 15,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Job Description Expeditors International (Puerto Rico), Inc. is hiring for a Finance Supervisor. The position will be responsible to process payroll as well as ensure compliance with statutory requirements (filings/audits) and corporate requirements (month-end submissions and quality of financial statements). The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of acombination of payroll, general accounting, governmental compliance (monthly and annual filings) and audit/review. We are looking for a professional who enjoys learning and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The candidate should have a willingness to grow and very strong work ethic. The candidate must have proven experience in implementing changes and developing efficiencies for his/her job and team, as well as previous experience in a multinational public company environment. This role does not have direct reports. Some of the responsibilities include: • Processing biweekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees. • Ensure compliance with tax and employer regulations. • Responsible for daily and monthly bank reconciliations. • Responsible for weekly reconciliation of disbursements (to test compliance with policies/regulations). • Verify/authorize recording of administrative expenses in the accounting system. • Monitor daily incoming of merchandise for use (supplies, advertising items, etc.) to comply with import declaration (IVU). • Responsible for cash management (weekly forecast) • Responsible for month-end submissions/analysis andfinancial reporting. • Monitor submissions to hit target and comply with deadlines • Key contact in providing documentation required for audits(internal/external) and tax-advisory engagements • Assist in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements, as needed. • Direct meetings/presentations as needed. • Analyze, monitor and review monthly financial statements; gather explanations on variances • Responsible of monthly filings (governmental agencies) within strict timeline (Services rendered by non-resident tax (4%), Withholding on services, Nonresident tax withholding, Municipalty IVU), etc. • Responsible of quarterly filings (payroll and withholding on services rendered) • Responsible of maintaining monthly reconciliation for annual 480's filing • Be able to train accounting/finance personnel • Responsible of monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations • Assist Controller in implementation of corporate internal controls and continuous evaluation of job functions to ensure appropriate segregation of duties • Assist Controller in annual filings • Assist Controller in ensuring compliance with tax regulations inPR • Fixed assets custodian (acquisitions/disposals) • Revise/approve journal entries. • Lead projects and implementations as needed Qualifications BA/BS in Accounting required CPA candidate Five+ years of a combination of payroll, general accounting, governmental compliance (monthly and annual filings) and audit Strong analytical skills Strong attention to detail Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Previous experience/success in corporate environment (public company) Fully bilingual (Spanish/ English)
- the interview(s) will be conducted in English Train personnel/ presentation skills Proficient in PR tax/regulations (payroll, corporate income tax, monthly tax compliance, property tax, municipalty taxes/filings, CFSE, etc.)
- previous working knowledge is a must. Additional Information Expeditors offers excellent benefits Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Life and Long Term Disability Insurance Retirement Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Personnel Development Program All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. I'm interestedPrivacy Policy
