Regional Transactional Accounting Manager Job at Louis Dreyfus Company in Cordov

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

This position supervises the activities of the Transactional Accounting function (Accounts Payable and Cash Management) that perform a variety of clerical accounting and banking-related functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment generation, reconcilement, analysis and various other data collection projects for a regional office of a privately held firm involved primarily in the international merchandising (all commodities) and manufacturing of agricultural commodities and biofuels.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Project lead for all transactional accounting processes transitioning to SAP.  Ensure consistent process and set-up delivery for SAP across all regional businesses.  Develop “to-be” processes interacting with new front office deliveries with SAP.  Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all accounts payable and cash management procedures.
• Work effectively to develop the team while monitoring for consistent and quality delivery of all regional transactional processes.
• Supervises the local transactional accounting managers and provide oversight over the daily activities of the Accounts Payable and Cash Management staff. 
• Oversees the processing and payment of all merchandising, industrial and corporate sites; ensures invoices have the proper level of authorization for payment; proactively works with other departments to obtain required approvals if necessary.
• Oversight over the daily payment schedules; ensures prompt payment of invoices according to designated payment schedule; resolves discrepancies with individuals presenting invoices for payment; follows up on any disputes.
• Establish consistent coding across all regional sites.
• Oversees daily cash requirements for multiple accounts.
• Establishes procedures over the daily reconcilement of the general ledger banking modules, including data input of cash receipts and disbursements.
• Oversight of the Transactional Accounting Group’s assistance in the month end closing process, including determining proper coding of transactions for accurate application of amounts to the General Ledger; reviewing month end reconciliation of certain accounts, resolving any discrepancies which arise.
• Proactively develops and implements procedures/policies to stream-line workflows.
• Oversees monthly sales tax and yearly 1099 reporting for all regional businesses.
• Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following are the basic qualifications:  High school diploma.  Without having five years’ work experience in accounts payable or treasury function, some college coursework in accounting is also required.

The following is the preferred qualification: Associate’s degree (or higher). 

Experience

The following are the basic qualifications: At least 8 years of experience processing accounts payable or treasury transactions, including daily entering of high volumes of financial/accounting data and reconciling of financial accounts.

The following are the preferred qualifications: At least 8 years’ work experience supervising other staff members in an accounts payable or treasury function, including reconciling of financial accounts and processing of complex intercompany transactions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are the basic qualifications:

Knowledge of general ledger accounting practices.
Strong data entry and data processing skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong practical accounting skills.
Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software, (e.g., Excel and MS Word).

The following are the preferred qualifications: 

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong documentation skills.
Ability to analyze account variances.
Ability to work independently and propose solutions.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
Detail-oriented
Knowledge of sales tax and 1099 procedures/policies/documentation/reporting
 

 

Additional Information

Decision Making/Accountability

Applies knowledge of Company systems, policies, and procedures to supervise Transactional Accounting staff within the North America Region.  Key decision maker and leader for the rollout of SAP within North America, as well as project leader transactional accounting relating to the deployment of any new front office system.  Ensure transactional accounting processes are coordinated with key business/functional stakeholders, including payment schedules; ensures prompt payment of invoices according to designated payment schedule; promptly and accurately responds to questions from various sectors; Utilizes accounting knowledge to accurately identify discrepancy sources and achieve resolutions. Prioritizes routine and non-routine tasks for the Transactional Accounting staff to ensure meeting of deadlines.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Placement open to Cordova, TN or Kansas City, MO

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What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us