Company Introduction

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application. 

Job description

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to: 

A. Day to Day Activities

· Assists in the development, implementation, and interpretation of local and global goals, policies, and procedures relating to financial management, JDE, internal controls and accounting.

· Assists in activities related to the month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial closings in accordance with the fiscal calendar and the US GAAP and IFRS requirements.

· Maintains regular contact and builds solid working relationships with various functions to ensure a high level of customer service and work product.

· Responsible for international intercompany activities related to various affiliates/sister companies including monthly billings of non-seed activity, reconciliation of intercompany accounts and reporting of intercompany balances in SAP Business Objects JD Edwards and BFC systems.

· Administer Capital expenditure (CAPEX) requisition for approval. Assign authorization for expenditure (AFE) to CIP projects. Monitor various CIP projects and report on actual spend versus budgeted spend. Assist with processing invoices related to CIP projects.

· Analysis and reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts including CIP, prepaid expenses, short-term and long-term lease payables, IFRS 16 lease management, property tax accrual, sales and use tax payable, payables and cash out, FX gain and loss, fringe benefits.

· Assist with administration of Fixed Assets system.

· Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close deliverables.

· Preparation and posting of routine and non-routine accounting journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.

· Assumes other responsibilities and provide coverages of functions as required.

B. Reporting & Analysis

· Provide an up-to-date report of product performance claims to Quality Assurance and management monthly.

· Assist with financial reporting of various AMPA subsidiaries to include financial statement preparation in U.S. GAAP and in IFRS.

· Monthly input and report of intercompany balances in SAP Business Objects BFC system.

· Responsible for CAPEX/CIP reports including budgetary report of CIP funds.

· Responsible for IFRS 16 Lease management, reconciliation and reporting using Viareport system.

· Provides monthly analysis of various operating expense accounts.

· Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annually US census and group survey reporting.

· Assist with Financial statement preparation in U.S. GAAP and in IFRS.

· Ad hoc reporting as required for local and international initiatives such as Duty Drawback, Tariff Seed Exemption, FX Mutualization, Fleet Vehicle Reporting, and other projects as assigned.

C. Transactions

· Prepares and reconciles intercompany billings and transactions associated with subsidiaries, domestic sister companies and international affiliates.

· Prepare, reconcile, and analyze CIP accounts.

· Responsible for monthly reconciliation of balance sheet, income, and expense accounts.

· Participates in documentation of new and existing accounting policies and procedures.

· Identifies problems and inconsistencies and provides appropriate corrective action.

· Participates in special projects as opportunities arise and within established timeframes, takes ownership of projects and follows through to completion.

· Coordinates, analyzes, and maintains operation and capital lease schedules.

What we expect of you

D. Compliance

· Assists with the completion of US GAAP, tax and audit requirements and provide guidance to other departments.

· Identifies and researches accounting issues as they arise and prepares written recommendation for appropriate accounting treatment to ensure GAAP compliance

· Participates and implements accounting/financial policies and procedures.

· Assists in establishing system controls for existing financial system and/or planned enhancements.

· Stays abreast of current and US GAAP and IFRS Accounting Standards.

· Authorization for Expenditure Process (AFE & CAPEX).

To be considered, you will need: 

· BA/BS Degree in Accounting and/or equivalent experience

· 5+ years of experience in accounting

· Experience in corporate accounting environment preferred

· Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS accounting and reporting requirements

· Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, TEAMS)

· JD Edwards 9.0 or Oracle and Business Objects BFC system experience desired

· Sage FAS experience desired

· Must be fluent in English, Spanish or French fluency a plus

Your benefits and working environment

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.  

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Competitive salary
• This position’s range is $72,000 - $85,000

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures.  As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits Choices
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• +1 Floating Holiday per year
• Paid shutdown holidays
•  Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Long and Short-Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits
• Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression
• Learning Environment
• Promotions from within
• Paid Annual Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment
• Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness
• 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
• Additional Employer 401(k) Contribution per paycheck
• Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
• Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity paid time off
• Fertility and Infertility benefits
• Low family medical deductibles

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership.  We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.

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