Accounts Payable Specialist - Fast-Paced & Impactful

seaboardfoodscareers; Merriam (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental benefits upon

401K with company match

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Wellness Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee pork purchase program

Job summary

Seaboard Foods is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for our Merriam, KS office to join the accounting team and process high-volume invoices accurately and timely.

The role includes verifying approvals, matching invoices, addressing missing information with vendors, and collaborating across departments to maintain strong internal controls and timely payments. Experience with AP automation and large ERP systems is valued, along with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable, accounting, or related financial experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience working with AP invoice automation systems.
• Experience working within a large ERP environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with strong data entry, 10-key, and typing skills.
• Experience with Nitro Pro or similar PDF management software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Daily responsibility around high-volume PO and non-PO invoice processing.
• Verifying approvals according to approval matrix.
• Matching invoices to manual check payments.
• Handling the organization and digital filing of paper invoices
• Comply with AP policies.
• Ensures missing information is obtained from vendors in a timely manner to support payment processing.
• Collaborate with other individuals in the company to ensure invoices are complete and accurate.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Nitro Pro

Job description

Seaboard Foods is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for our Merriam, KS office to join the accounting team and process high-volume invoices accurately and timely.

The role includes verifying approvals, matching invoices, addressing missing information with vendors, and collaborating across departments to maintain strong internal controls and timely payments. Experience with AP automation and large ERP systems is valued, along with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.