Settlement 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 18,000 people globally.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Performs data entry of inbound and outbound commodity information into a computer data program.
• Assists the merchandisers with distiller's grain invoicing, corn settlements, and any other documentation.
• Communicates with employees to ensure commodity transactions are entered correctly in the weighing and accounting systems.
• Administers processing of distiller invoicing to ensure that all customers are billed correctly for product received.
• Assists in applying tickets for unit train cars.
• Assists with coverage of the Grain Receiving Specialist in the scale hours with grading incoming grain, operating truck scales, and probing trucks.
• Maintains good working knowledge of SHE (safety) 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 professional manner or refers them as appropriate.
• Completes miscellaneous clerical tasks as assigned. Collects and organizes data; performs account analysis and coordinates with staff from other departments.
• Accepts and carries out other job duties as assigned.
• Helps at the window in creating badges for visitors as well as giving direction and coordination with other departments when visitors arrive.
• Completes miscellaneous clerical tasks as assigned by the Commercial Manager and Office Administrator. 
• Assists in the preparation of all Sales, Use, Excise, Feed Grains and other tax reports. 

Educational/professional Certifications/Licenses Required:

• One year of bookkeeping/grain accounting experience, including experience with bookkeeping/accounting procedures.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Word Preferred.
• Formal business school training or college coursework in accounting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

 The following are the basic qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and other individuals both internal and externally.
• The ability to lift 15 lbs.

Equipment Used

Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.

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.

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.

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
- Flexible 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