What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate – Accounts Payable position at Lesaffre Group?
Who we are
Lesaffre is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare and industrial biotechnology. This story began more than 170 years ago in northern France, and, thanks to our pioneer spirit and our innovative approach, we are constantly developing.
Lesaffre's global presence includes 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a 3-billion euro turnover. We work with customers, partners and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being and improve plant nutrition.
This role is supporting our Biospringer team. Biospringer offers our customers a range of yeast extracts and fermentation-based products designed to improve the taste and organoleptic properties of food. Our natural ingredients make food tastier and healthier!
Our Core Values: Passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility
What we offer
- The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability
- A competitive 401K plan, affordable benefits starting on day 1 of employment, and 12 paid holidays
- The ability to utilize your experience and knowledge to make a real impact
- Opportunities for continuous growth within your role and across business units
What you bring to the table
Are you a finance pro ready to drive efficiency and strategic impact? As our Accounting Associate – Accounts Payable, you'll be the driving force behind optimizing the full lifecycle of our company's financial obligations and vendor relationships.
Overseeing all accounts payable functions, you'll ensure invoices are reviewed, coded, and paid on time in accordance with policies. Leveraging your keen eye for detail and process improvement, you'll identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance controls, and elevate the overall health of our financial operations. But your role won't stop there - you'll also tackle special projects that support the broader business activities of Bio Springer North America. Your ability to collaborate cross-functionally and provide insightful recommendations will be instrumental in empowering our teams to focus on strategic priorities!
What you’ll do as an Accounting Associate – Accounts Payable
- Completes accounts payable duties including invoice entry, payment proposals, records and vendor communication
- Sets up new vendors including master data maintenance, credit applications, and documentation compliance (vendor applications, W-9, W-8, exemption certificates, etc.)
- Carries out special projects with high focus on optimization of processes related to SAP Procure to Pay (PTP)
- Participates in monthly, quarterly and year end closings including processing of journal entries
- Reconciles general ledger accounts
- Prepares year end audit schedules
- Meets deliverables on a timely basis; prioritizes overall workload
- Documents and maps other departments policies, procedures and systems
- Other duties as assigned
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent years of experience
- One or more years of related experience
- In-depth knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and other suite products
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in the food, industrial, pharmaceuticals and/or biotechnology industry preferred
- ERP system, especially SAP experience is strongly preferred
- Bilingual in French or Spanish is a plus
Lesaffre 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.
