Office Administrator

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company ("LDC") 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, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

This position will handle the processing of vendor invoices as well as various data collection projects for the operations controlling group. In addition, this role will act as a production reporting liaison between Operations and Accounting groups. This position will report on a daily basis all plant production activities, as submitted by Operations group.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Processes invoices for payment and wires; ensure invoices have the proper level of authorization for payment in compliance with the Company’s corporate invoice approval policy; proactively works with other departments to obtain required approvals if necessary; determines proper cost center allocations and correct general ledger (G/L) accounts; determines payment schedules; ensures prompt payment of invoices according to designated payment schedule; provides payment status details as requested; resolves discrepancies with individuals presenting invoices for payment; follows-up on any disputes.
• Responsible for all plant related Accounts Payable accruals
• Manages the Daily Production Report (DPR)
• Generates and mails checks for the payment of invoices and selected cost-of-sales related expenditures.
• Maintains accounts payable files locally, and work collaboratively with the entire Accounting and Accounts Payable team within North America.

Additional Responsibilities

• Addresses special requests/projects, such as collecting and organizing data, performing account analyses, preparing ad hoc reports, assisting with system implementations and upgrades, and coordinating with personnel from other departments as required.
• Assists with and serves as a back-up for other functions within the department as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of previous relevant work experience in an administrative and/or Accounts Payable capacity is required.
• Must have previous work experience in a business-facing and/or customer service related position(s).
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, with continuously changing timelines, responsibilities, etc., especially as this facility undergoes expansion and construction activities.
• Advanced proficiency within the Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint)
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate diplomacy and tact in all situations
• Able to work independently to achieve goals and see projects through to completion
• Proven stress management, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to perform duties within timelines and under minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail, with a keen eye for accuracy, consistency and data integrity
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, and comfortable with analyzing and reviewing large amounts of data
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written
• Enthusiastic about the agricultural industry

Additional Information

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 extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

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.

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