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Accounts Payable Manager

  • On-site
    • Davis, California, United States
  • Finance & Accounting

Job description

“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:

  • Manage 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.
  • Develop, implement and maintain systems, procedures and policies, including all accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines and SOP for all processes within the department and oversee bi-annual cross training among staff. Harmonize processes between EMEA and AMPA.
  • Supervise and mentor the Accounts Payable team. Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions. Motivate and reward employees via 1:1 meetings, annual reviews and participates in hiring process when required.
  • Lead and implement new P2P system streamlining the processes, going paperless and moving vendors to ACH/wire vs. manual checks.
  • Manage the Concur Travel and Reimbursement Process to include full ERP automation, departmental reporting and training. Domain lead to support implementation in other business units.
  • Administer the Company’s Corporate Card Program including automation with Concur/JDE, implementation of e-payables and adherence to the company policy.
  • Review and establish a baseline process for approvals, internal controls and fraud mitigation.
  • Analyze accounts payable activities for performance, including timeliness, accuracy, and proper general ledger coding.
  • Lead the closing of AP ledger each month, including but not limited to review of outstanding payments, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, accrual of AP invoices by major general ledger account and prepare the monthly reconciliation of subsidiary accounts to the general ledger.
  • Coordinate with purchase requisitioners and business owners to ensure timely generation of purchase orders.
  • 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.


Job requirements

To be considered, you will need: 

  • BA/BS Degree in Accounting
  • 5+ years of experience in Accounting and/or Accounts Payable
  • Management experience preferred
  • Experience in corporate accounting environment preferred
  • Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
  • JD Edwards One World or Oracle or Concur or Basware experience desired
  • Must be fluent in English; Spanish or French fluency a plus


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 $90,000 - $105,000

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
    • 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.

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