Domestic Execution 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.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Process invoices daily for shipments of Biodiesel, Ethanol, Canola Oil, and other bioproducts shipped from multiple LDC facilities.

• Enter daily manufacturing numbers into the front office system, as well as the creation of all the supporting documents.  Analyze the entries to ensure accuracy, consistency, and work with the locations to understand in anomalies.
• Support the execution of rail freight contracts.  This includes working with the Rail Freight MA to ensure all proper documentation has been obtained and verified.  Entering proper receivables/payables, with exact coding, in the existing system.

Additional Responsibilities

• Review and analyze existing documented procedures and update them and standardize them when possible.

• Act as backup for team members when they are out of the office.
• Other job duties that may be assigned.

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.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following is the basic qualification: 

• Associates degree in business administration or a related discipline
• Valid Driver’s License

The following is the preferred qualification: 

• Bachelors degree in business, international business or a related discipline

Experience

The following is the basic qualification: 

• Two years of clerical accounting experience. 

The following is the preferred qualification: 

• Agricultural industry experience.          

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are all required:

• Basic knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and propose solutions.

·Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict daily deadlines.

• Detail-oriented.

Equipment Used

Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced trading floor environment.  Must meet established daily deadlines.  Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies.

Employee Supervision

No supervisory responsibilities.

Decision Making/Accountability

      Applies knowledge learned on the job to perform settlements and handle customer service issues.  Provides any other

      assistance as directed by supervisor; prioritizes personal workload throughout the day to ensure meeting of deadlines.  

      Consults with supervisor regarding complex issues.

Additional Information for the job

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