Accountant II

Vacancy details

General information

Organisation

About Vilmorin-Mikado
Vilmorin-Mikado is a Franco-Japanese seed producer that has specialized in creating, producing, and selling vegetable seeds for professionals since 1743. As a responsible partner in the vegetable food chain, Vilmorin-Mikado is committed to helping better nourish people everywhere. Our wide range of unique, original seeds is distributed on five continents in more than 100 countries. Vilmorin-Mikado has more than 1,000 employees and recorded sales of €230 million in 2022-2023, of which 15% was entirely devoted to research. World leader in carrots and witloof chicory, Vilmorin-Mikado is also a major player in salads, tomatoes, sweet peppers, kabocha squashes, daikon radishes and bunching onions. Nearly three centuries ago, Vilmorin-Mikado's founders began our Tree Seeds work, which actively contributes to rebuilding sustainable forests. www.vilmorinmikado.com - #VilmorinMikado
Vilmorin-Mikado is part of Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by French farmers. Limagrain breeds, produces, and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide. www.limagrain.com - #Limagrain
  

Reference

2024-9953  

Position description

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Contractual hours

Full-time

Function

SUPPORT FUNCTIONS - FINANCE

Main Goal

Responsible for general accounting functions including but not limited to billing, receiving payments, reconciling, limited customer service, journal entries, and payroll support. Responsible for inventory costing including updating new items, monthly cost roll-up updates, and quarterly seed cost component updates.

Reconciliation and management of fixed assets, calculate and post monthly depreciation, and record new fixed asset purchases.

Support the Credit Management: collecting credit information for new customers, run credit reports on existing customers, and be backup for releasing credit holds per the credit policy guidelines.

Support with month end reporting. Prepare, enter, and reconcile general ledger journal entries as assigned.  Learn and provide backup support for all functions of Accounts Payables as needed.

Support implementation of operational best practices.

Job description

Essential Functions

·         Maintain Accounts Receivable.

·         Support Accounts Payable

·         Maintain Inventory Costing and Inventory Control.

·         Maintain Fixed Assets.

·         Reconcile to General Ledger and sub ledgers.

·         Support in payroll functions (including posting payroll, accruals, and other payroll variables).

·         Monthly close of Accounts Receivable.

o   Calculate, apply, and write-off finance charges, as applicable.

o   Verify accuracy of Accounts Receivable Aging.

o   Send customer statements, monthly.

o   Manage collections.

·         Support with month end closing of General Ledger.

o   Reconciliation of account receivable accounts and prepare journal entries.

o   Manage the accounts of A/R Trade, including proving semi-monthly Past Due AR Aging Reports.

o   Intercompany billing, reporting and reconciliation.

·         Filing, data entry, written and verbal correspondence, and other general office duties as required.

 

VI.        Expectations

A.   Good attendance and punctuality (may occasionally require extended hours)

B.    Follow office procedures

C.   Work well with peers and customers 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 prioritize multiple tasks.

H.    Complete work with minimum supervision and perform tasks with accuracy.

I.      Exercise good judgment, strategic and tactical planning

Skills: what we expect of you

Qualifications

A.      Degree in related field, CPA a plus

B.      5 years’ experience in bookkeeping and/or accounting practices preferred

C.      Basic office environment experience (phones, copying, faxing, filing etc.)

D.      Computer skills (working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Internet, E-mail)

E.       Spanish language skills a plus.

Your benefits and working environment

This position carries medical, dental and vision benefits as well as 401(k). The environment is built with much collaboration from other departments. 

Recruitment process

We can support virtual interviews and in person as well. Typically candidates participate in two to three rounds of interviews. 

Company

VILMORIN NORTH AMERICA

Position localization

Job location

America/Carribean, USA

Location

3 Harris Place, Salinas, CA 93901

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum level of experience required

5 years or more

Languages

English (3 - Professional)

Requester

Position start date

31/10/2024