Accounts Payable Coordinator

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As an Accounts Payable Coordinator within the Treasury Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting payment processing activities, with a primary focus on executing SAP payment runs. This position also supports several critical operational tasks including hog procurement-related payments, bank portal activity, resolution of uncashed checks, and USPS/Mail management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; 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.
A proactive, hands-on approach with a 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

SAP Payment Runs: Execute scheduled payment runs in SAP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
Basware Research: Investigate invoice and payment status within Basware to support issue resolution and internal inquiries.
Positive Pay & Bank Portal Activity: Upload Positive Pay files and manage transactions through bank portals; monitor and resolve discrepancies.
Uncashed Check Resolution: Research and resolve outstanding or uncashed checks, including communication with vendors and internal departments.
Mailroom Support: Sort and distribute incoming mail, including checks and vendor correspondence, ensuring timely handling.
Hog Procurement Support: Assist with payment-related tasks tied to hog procurement, including coordination with internal teams and vendors.
Vendor Communication: Respond to inquiries and resolve payment issues via phone and email, maintaining professional relationships.
Month-End & Audit Support: Assist with accruals, journal entries, and internal/external audit requests.
Document Management: Maintain accurate records in accordance with document retention policies; prepare batches for scanning and off-site storage.
Special Projects: Participate in ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.