Lead Accounts Payable Specialist

“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.

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

· Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable process to include: vendor setup, internal/external vendor relations, manage vendor master data, AP disbursements, 1099, W8-BEN, W9, sale/use tax and tax related matters.
· Review vendor invoices and accounts to ensure that information is properly recorded, and the records contain appropriate authorization for payment.
· Manage the Expense Report Process and Institutional Bank in connection with the Company Credit Cards for HM. Clause, Inc. employees.
· Administer and ensure that entered items have the correct expense codes to pay vendors and employees properly.
· Prepare reconciliations, journal entries and reports to the reconcile General Ledger (GL) and Accounts Payable Ledgers.
· Ensure the completeness and accuracy of data on accounts and code documents in accordance with company procedures and policy associated with JD Edwards.
· Review vendor invoices and statements to ensure that all information included are accurate and complete.
· Assist with month-end close process and journal entries.
· Audit, validate and verify all employee expense reports in accordance with company policy and procedures.
· Assist in the preparation of the year-end 1099 processing.
· Work closely with operational department managers and teams to improve transactional processes, create efficiencies and enhance performance.
· Provide accounting assistance relating to accounts payable and respond to accounts payable inquires and questions or concerns from other departments.
· Act as a liaison between the company and external auditors with respect to the accounts payable related requests.
· Assist in cash forecasting for the treasury department.
· General ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed.

To be considered, you will need: 

• AA Degree in Accounting required and BA/BS Degree in Accounting preferred
  
• 5 years of experience in a corporate accounting environment
  
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
  
• JD Edwards One World or Oracle and Business Objects experience desired
  
• Concur and Basware experience desired

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 $25-29/hr

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
• Annual Fitness reimbursements, covered massage benefits & unlimited health coaching
• 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.