Accounts Payable Process Clerk- Austin, MN

Columbus Manufacturing Corp; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is seeking an Accounts Payable Process Clerk for the corporate office. The role reports to the Senior Financial Accountant and handles daily invoice processing, coding, and vendor communication from Austin, MN.

Base pay ranges from $18.75 to $26.25 hourly, with full benefits and a comprehensive total compensation package. Relocation is not eligible for this role. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work independently.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Follow established processes to accurately complete assigned AP workflows and ensure data integrity.
• Perform invoice entry, coding, and PO matching for routine transactions while adhering to standardized procedures.
• Assist with open invoice reviews and unmatched documentation cleanup to maintain timely and accurate AP records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Education

AAS in accounting or business

Job description

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROCESS CLERK - CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN)

About Hormel Foods —

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com. Relocation is not eligible for this role. This position reports to the Senior Financial Accountant. The AP Process Clerk performs day‑to‑day invoice processing, matching, coding, and vendor communication. This role follows established procedures, resolves basic issues, and ensures timely and accurate transaction processing while supporting the broader AP team.

Responsibilities

• Follow established processes to accurately complete assigned AP workflows and ensure data integrity.
• Perform invoice entry, coding, and PO matching for routine transactions while adhering to standardized procedures.
• Assist with open invoice reviews and unmatched documentation cleanup to maintain timely and accurate AP records.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work independently.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post high school classes or 2-year (AAS) degree in accounting or business.
• Oracle experience.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is $18.75- $26.25, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, earned paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.