Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Accounts Payable Clerk opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for receiving, verifying and processing accounts payable invoices for assigned suppliers timely and accurately. This position will also resolve problems with incorrect/incomplete invoices by contacting the appropriate internal personnel and/or the supplier.The Accounts Payable Clerk should be able to meet established deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy. The ideal candidate should work well within a team-like atmosphere and be able to interact daily with all levels of the company’s workforce.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process daily high-volume of invoices in the JD Edwards AP system.
• Matching of invoices to relevant documents.
• Handling the organization and filing of payment supports.
• Regularly proof voucher batches and with researching and resolving supplier inquiries.
• Processing and filing invoice payments.
• Verifying approvals and account coding.
• Comply with AP policies.
• Ability to follow up on missing information.
• Collaborate with other individuals in the company to ensure invoices are complete and accurate.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE: customer focus, collaborates and being resilient.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Associates or higher degree in accounting/finance preferred.
• 2+ years accounts payable or related work experience preferred.
• Has the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized and has experience prioritizing multiple tasks.
• WORD, Excel, Outlook, 10 key and typing.

SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM, The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.

COMPENSATION

• $16.40-$20.91 per hour

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

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