Accounts Payable Specialist

ABOUT US

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group (SOTG), a division of the Fortune 500 Seaboard Corporation, is a globally integrated leader in agricultural commodity trading, processing, and logistics. With milling facilities in 14 locations across 10 countries and 10 trading offices in 9 countries, we produce approximately two million metric tons of grain-based products annually.

Our vertically integrated approach—spanning procurement, transportation, and processing—ensures quality, consistency, and supply chain efficiency. We manage bulk freight and chartered vessels, overseeing logistics for both in-house and third-party customers. Every year, we source, transport, and market around 14 million metric tons of diverse commodities, supporting food security and economic growth in the regions we serve.

At SOTG, we are driven by innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Our business model fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering our teams to take ownership, find creative solutions, and drive impact.

Seaboard Overseas & Trading Group is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the full cycle of vendor payments and invoice processing. This role sits within the finance team and works closely with procurement, operations, and vendors to keep payables accurate and on schedule.

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, receiving documentation, and approvals.
• Process payment requests in accordance with Seaboard payment policies
• Prepare and process ACH, wire transfer, check, and other vendor payments.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment exceptions, and vendor inquiries.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and assist with managing outstanding vendor obligations.

• Maintain vendor master records and supporting documentation.
• Obtain and review W-9 forms and other required vendor information.
• Perform vendor validation procedures and callback verifications for new vendors and vendor banking changes.
• Ensure all vendor additions and changes comply with Seaboard fraud prevention and vendor verification policies.
• Maintain documentation supporting vendor setup, modifications, and approvals.
• Assist in periodic reviews of vendor master file changes and internal control monitoring activities.

• Maintain vendor tax records and ensure proper tax classification.
• Prepare annual Form 1099 reporting and related reconciliations.
• Review vendor setup information for 1099 reporting requirements.
• Coordinate year-end tax reporting activities and resolve vendor tax reporting issues.
• Support internal and external audits involving accounts payable and tax compliance.

• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger.
• Assist with accruals and month-end closing activities.
• Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for financial reporting.
• Support audit requests and maintain organized accounting records.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives.

• Utilize ERP systems to process invoices, vendor maintenance requests, and payments.
• Maintain electronic records and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities for increased efficiency and stronger internal controls.
• Support system implementations upgrades and testing activities when assigned

• Associate's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3-4 years of experience in accounts payable or related accounting functions
• Foreign currency recording and reporting experience preferred
• Ability to work…