Office 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 clerical and/or accounting responsibilities (e.g., accounts payable, check generation and various data collection projects) for a dry mill ethanol plant.  

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Fills in where needed in the office, including settlement specialist tasks and scale room duties.
• Provides telephone reception support for incoming calls on multiple lines; greets visitors and responds to questions in professional manner or refers them as appropriate; directs traffic flow through office.
• Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
• Collates and labels incoming mail and newspapers each morning to ensure appropriate distribution.  Responsible for filing and archiving in order to keep office organized.
• Responsible for the for updating and running the security system for visitor/contractors/employees.
• Chemical reconciliation via accruals and inventory, creating and maintaining chemical calendar/schedule.  

Additional Responsibilities

• Completes miscellaneous clerical tasks as assigned by the Office Administrator.
• Maintains all reports for county, state, and federal regulatory organizations. Provides requested data for credit references and annual audits/reviews. Collects and organizes data; performs account analysis and ad hoc reporting; and coordinates with staff from other departments.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following is the basic qualification:  High school diploma.

The following is the preferred qualification:  Formal business school training or college coursework in accounting.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are the basic qualifications:

• One year of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Good secretarial skills, including typing, proofreading, and filing.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and other individuals both internal and externally.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Excel and Word).
• Strong organizational skills.

Equipment Used

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

Working Conditions

Typical office environment. The extension of regular working hours is occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or respond to emergencies.  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 (PPEs) will be worn in compliance with Company standards and government regulations as required. 

Employee Supervision

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Decision Making/Accountability

Applies knowledge of Company systems to avoid double-payments or overpayments of amounts, which can negatively affect profit and loss.  Ensures that proper approvals are obtained for invoices; promptly and accurately responds to questions from various sectors; proactively follows up on invoice payment issues and disputes.  Under general direction, prioritizes routine and non-routine tasks. 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