Settlements Associate

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.

Overall purpose and Objective of position

This position handles a variety of accounting, clerical and logistical responsibilities, check generation, and various data collection projects for a dry mill ethanol plant.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Performs data entry of outbound commodity information into a computer data program.
• Ensures that truck drivers have the needed documentation for the loading and unloading of products.
• Assists the Merchandisers with outgoing distiller's grain invoicing and any other documentation.
• Develops good relationships with farmers, truck drivers, and end users of distiller's grain.
• Communicates with employees to ensure commodity transactions are entered correctly in the computerized weighing system.
• Assists with coverage of the Grain Receiving Specialist in the scale house with grading incoming grain, operating truck scales, and probing trucks.
• Maintains good working knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) policies, rules, and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provides telephone reception support for incoming calls on multiple lines; greets farmers, truck drivers and clients, and responds to questions in a professional manner or refers them as appropriate.
• Completes miscellaneous clerical tasks as assigned by the Office Administrator.
• Collects and organizes data; performs account analysis and coordinates with staff from other departments.
• Accepts and carries out other job duties as assigned (i.e., assisting visitors, creating badges, etc.).

Requirements - Educational/professional Certifications/Licenses:

• One year of experience with bookkeeping/accounting procedures, including grain accounting experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and other individuals both internal and externally.
• Good secretarial skills including typing, proofing, filing, and organizing.
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and prioritize workload.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Word Preferred.
• Formal business school training or college coursework in accounting Experience in Ethanol Industry, preferred.
• The ability to lift 15 lbs.

Equipment Used

Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine, calculator, scanner, and copier. In plant areas: must wear proper personal protective equipment (PPEs) when/where required.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced office environment. Extended hours as needed to complete time sensitive projects. Periodic visits to industrial operations areas are necessary with exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions; exposure to gases, vapors, dust and odors; and exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn in compliance with Company standards and government regulations as required.

Decision Making/Accountability

Applies knowledge of Company systems to ensure accurate payments are made to farmers and elevators for corn purchases. Promptly and accurately responds to questions from various sectors; proactively follows up on commodity settlement issues and disputes. Prioritizes routine and non-routine tasks according to direction from others within the group. Works independently when handling routine duties; consults with supervisor about unusual matters or infrequent occurrences.

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