Global Accounts Payable Specialist

Seaboard Corporation; Merriam (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaboard Overseas & Trading Group, a division of Seaboard Corporation, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the full cycle of vendor payments and invoice processing within the finance team.

You will work closely with procurement, operations, and vendors to keep payables accurate and on schedule, maintain vendor master records, and support year‑end tax reporting. A strong background in ERP systems (Oracle/PeopleSoft or Microsoft Dynamics AX) and advanced Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–4 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP software – Oracle/PeopleSoft and/or Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-LOOKUP) and analytical/problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, culturally diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, receiving documentation, and approvals.
• Prepare and process ACH, wire transfer, checks, and other vendor payments.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment exceptions, and vendor inquiries.
• Maintain vendor master records and supporting documentation; review W-9 forms.
• Assist with 1099 reporting and year-end tax reporting activities.
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to GL and support month-end close.
• Assist with system improvements and ERP-related testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Excel

Job description

Seaboard Overseas & Trading Group, a division of Seaboard Corporation, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the full cycle of vendor payments and invoice processing within the finance team.

You will work closely with procurement, operations, and vendors to keep payables accurate and on schedule, maintain vendor master records, and support year‑end tax reporting. A strong background in ERP systems (Oracle/PeopleSoft or Microsoft Dynamics AX) and advanced Excel is required.