Accounting Specialist

Seaboard Triumph Foods • Sioux City, IA

14d

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices in compliance with company policies, internal controls, and payment terms. The role verifies invoices, performs three-way matching and account reconciliations, maintains vendor records, obtains required approvals, and keeps accounts payable records and reports. The position also supports positive vendor relationships by responding to inquiries about invoices, pricing, freight, payment status, and account balances, and cross-trains to prepare and process Hog Batch payments daily.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, analytical and mathematical skills, the ability to interpret business and technical documents, and proficiency with spreadsheets and office software. A bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience that supports performance across the position’s duties is required. The work involves extended computer use, movement around the facility, and occasional lifting of office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience that enables performance in all aspects of the position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports and business correspondence; and present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to read and interpret English-language documents, including safety files and procedure manuals, and communicate effectively within and outside the organization.
• Ability to apply mathematics to practical situations and strong analytical and metric-based skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical, diagrammatic, written, or verbal form.
• Computer literacy in Excel, Word, and Outlook, including the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets, and ability to learn and use other computer programs.
• Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods; frequently stand, walk, move about the facility, handle objects, and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to perform the position’s functions and requirements, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collect, maintain, and update vendor records and supporting documentation, including W-9 forms, tax certificates, banking information, and insurance documents.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation to verify accuracy and authorization and process payments according to payment terms.
• Review and reconcile vendor invoices against vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and support timely payment of outstanding obligations.
• Verify vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and supporting documentation, and obtain required approvals before processing payment.
• Review invoice pricing, freight charges, and related costs for accuracy and compliance with negotiated terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned vendor inquiries concerning invoices, payment status, pricing discrepancies, freight charges, and account balances.
• Prepare and maintain accounts payable reports for assigned vendors; track vendor use tax information; and manage electronic and physical accounts payable files.
• Cross-train to prepare and process Hog Batch payments daily.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level