Staff Accountant II

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 17,000 people globally.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Analyzes and Reviews various daily physical and futures trading activities in relation to completing accurate Daily P&L estimates for our various trading and operating activities.  
• Completes Daily P&L estimate calculations for various trade and operating activities.
• Prepares and reviews daily positions reports and supporting details for merchandisers and management.
• Performs quantity reconciliations for trading activities.
• Prepares and/or reviews and posts accounting journal entries for trading activities and certain operating activities.
• Prepares or Reviews monthly and supplemental quarterly reporting for global consolidation along with required comments and analysis for assigned business units and/or legal entities
• Prepares or Reviews monthly budget vs. actual variance reporting along with required comments and analysis
• Reconciles or Reviews general ledger (G/L) accounts and compares them with various source documents to identify discrepancies and/or errors/omissions in the accounts payable/journal entry process.
• Creates, enters and posts journal entries to reconcile G/L accounts with source documents.

• Reviews accounts payable coding prior to input
• Reviews work of other accounting staff.
• Assists in the budget preparation and analysis
• Support the year-end and mid-year audits performed by external auditors by gathering and preparing supporting documents and schedules per their information requests.
• Performs adhoc requests as given by managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Leads subordinates as assigned by management.
• Performs special projects, including preparing financial and management reports, preparing spreadsheets, retrieving data from systems, assisting with implementation of new systems and managing data.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following are the basic qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in accounting.

The following is the preferred qualification: Advanced degree or CPA Certification. 

Experience

The following are the basic qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2+ years of general accounting experience   

The following is the preferred qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and three to five years of general accounting experience, resulting in a solid understanding of accrual accounting, general ledger practices and GAAP compliance (experience must include responsibility for a wide variety of general accounting functions, including analyzing complex general ledger accounts, reconciling discrepancies, analyzing payables and resolving discrepancies in order to prepare financial and management reports.)
• Experience leading or supervising one or more individuals in a work environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Knowledge of general ledger accounting practices and GAAP
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software, (e.g., Excel and MS Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze account variances and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict monthly deadlines
• Detail oriented

Working Conditions

• Typical climate-controlled office environment. Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time- sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies. Provides any other assistance as directed by supervisor; prioritize personal workload throughout the day to ensure meeting of strict deadlines.

Employee Supervision

      Supports a team of Staff Accountants

Decision Making/Accountability

• Utilizes knowledge of accounting and increasing knowledge of our accounts and systems to identify errors, omissions and discrepancies. Handles challenging and/or high-volume accounts. Determines whether to make accruals or adjustments. Identifies sources of discrepancies and resolves with other LD offices or outside counterparties. Makes recommendations based on analysis. Ensures proper cost allocations and that proper approval are obtained for payments. Prioritizes workload throughout the month to ensure meeting of deadlines. Requires maintaining strict confidentiality of proprietary financial 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 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
- Hybrid 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