Accounts Payable Coordinator

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: 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. WHAT YOU’LL DO: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. 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. WHAT WE’RE SEEKING: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or Treasury Operations, required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience with SAP and/or Basware, strongly preferred. 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. The expected pay range for this position is $19.23 - $28.85 per hour. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here. Relocation Package Available Yes EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.