General information

Organisation

The fourth largest seed company in the world, Limagrain is an international cooperative group created and directed by French farmers. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain markets field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products.

VILMORIN-MIKADO is a Business Unit of Limagrain. It brings together the activities of Vilmorin (French seed company) and Mikado (Japanese seed company).

VILMORIN-MIKADO is a global seed company which has strong bases spread over the five continents; it offers a wide, unique and original high-quality range to all professionals in the vegetable industry.

VILMORIN-MIKADO team conveys a strong commitment to customer-service and passion for vegetables. Strong by their diversity and entrepreneurship spirit, they hold our values of audacity, proximity and excellence.

From Vilmorin-MIKADO, expect quality seed of the tastiest products for your markets.

Everywhere, closer to you.
  

Reference

2020-5820  

Location

Wilmington

Company

VILMORIN NORTH AMERICA

Local contract

Local contract only

Position description

Function

SUPPORT FUNCTIONS - FINANCE

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Contractual hours

Full-time

Main Goal

Purpose
The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for managing the entire accounts payable process: entering invoices for payment, following up with internal customers and with vendors, ensuring that all operating expenses are entered properly, producing check runs; finalizing month-end closing, and managing the entire flow of AP through to the GL. The expectations of this position also include cross-training in other areas of the department. Assist Staff Accountant with month-end closing and reconciliations as related to AP.

Job description

Primary Functions
• Take ownership of AP process and work on continuous improvement to improve timeliness, accuracy, and efficiencies.
• Accurately verify, code, and enter all payable invoices daily.
• Create an open-AP listing each week for payment processing approval.
• Process a payment run as necessary that includes printing, matching, and mailing checks.
• Enter payments in AP for wires and other electronic debits (ACH) daily as needed.
• Review and reconcile all vendor statements to ensure payments are applied properly.
• Prepare annual 1099's.
• Run and reconcile month end aging and distribution reports and as needed.
• Monthly payable accruals, as needed.
• Filing, typing, phones, and other general office duties as required.
• Maintain usage logs/reports for the annual CSR report.
• Purchase order control and management.
• Expense report verification and approval follow-up per company policy.
• Credit card payment control management using Notilus expense reporting system.
• New employee expense report policy training.
• Maintain vendor profile/setup in the accounting system, including meeting vendor requirements such as VNA credit information and W-9 collecting and tracking.
• Work with AR to keep the credit information current.
• Train as backup for other accounting roles and assist as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

Qualifications
A. College degree with preferred business or accounting major. A minimum High school diploma and some college or equivalent with experience.
B. Accounting and/or AP experience
C. Basic office environment experience (phones, copying, faxing, filing, etc.)
D. Computer skills (working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Internet, E-mail)

Position localization

Job location

America/Carribean, USA

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor's degree

Specific expertise

• Accountancy
• Finance
• Management and Administration
• Audit

Minimum level of experience required

2 years or more

Others

Expectations
Good attendance and punctuality (may occasionally require extended hours)
A. Follow office procedures
B. Work completed in a timely fashion, including filing and input of daily transactions.
C. Work well with peers and vendors while maintaining a positive attitude
D. Professional conduct and appearance
E. Good organization skills and ability to prioritize work
F. Good verbal and written communication skills
G. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
H. Complete work with minimum supervision and perform tasks with accuracy
I. Exercise good judgment, strategic and tactical planning

Languages

English (4 - Fluent)

Requester

Position start date

04/01/2021