Accounts Payable Coordinator

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

7d•$19 - $29

About The Position

As an Accounts Payable Coordinator within the Treasury Operations team, this role supports payment processing activities, primarily executing SAP payment runs. It also supports hog procurement-related payments, bank portal activity, resolution of uncashed checks, and mail management. The role calls for a detail-oriented and dependable person who can work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The position may also perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities include processing and researching payments, responding to vendor and internal inquiries, supporting month-end and audit activities, maintaining records, and participating in special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or Treasury Operations required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proactive, hands-on approach and strong work ethic.
Strong understanding of payables workflows and financial systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with SAP and/or Basware strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute scheduled payment runs in SAP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
Investigate invoice and payment status in Basware to support issue resolution and internal inquiries.
Upload Positive Pay files, manage transactions through bank portals, and monitor and resolve discrepancies.
Research and resolve outstanding or uncashed checks, including communicating with vendors and internal departments.
Sort and distribute incoming mail, including checks and vendor correspondence, ensuring timely handling.
Assist with payment-related tasks tied to hog procurement and coordinate with internal teams and vendors.
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues by phone and email while maintaining professional relationships.
Assist with accruals, journal entries, and internal and external audit requests.
Maintain accurate records in accordance with document retention policies, and prepare batches for scanning and off-site storage.
Participate in ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.