Accounts Payable Manager

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Accounts Payable Manager opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the accounts payable team.  The AP Manager oversees the central payable service center for Seaboard Foods by leading a team to accurately process invoices that are submitted from all cost centers throughout the company

 

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.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

 

• Leads the accounts payable department including being the subject matter expert for Medius AP Automation system
• Supports internal and external audit requests.
• Oversees a team of 10 accounts payable staff.
• Improves efficiency via updated policies and procedures.
• Reviews payments and inquires within the department and with others to verify if company payables are appropriate.
• Trains employees for consistency and backup goals.
• Reviews and approve weekly vendor and expense payments.
• Ensures timely and accurate payment of all company payables.
• Assists with vendor W-9 and 1099 procedures.
• Assists with vendor related issues, investigates causation, and provide solutions as needed

 

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

 

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Required:

• 5-8 Years of Accounts Payable Experience
• 5+ Years Prior management and supervisory experience of accounts payable staff.
• Extensive experience with using computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suiteand Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as JD Edwards
• Adaptable to change, able to work in fast paced environment and meet deadlines.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
• Intermediate in Microsoft Office Suite including more complex Microsoft Excel functions such as sumifs and pivot tables
• Experience with JD Edwards and Medius AP Automation

 

SCHEDULE

• Monday through Friday in office

 

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.

 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility. 
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Primarily an office environment with rare need to work in the field.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is typical of an office environment
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested. 

 

 

 

 

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

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

 

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.