Accounts Payable Specialist Vendor Management

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood company - partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated - because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

The Accounts Payable Specialist - Payments & Vendor Management is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant vendor payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships and accurate vendor master data. This position serves as a key contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, resolving payment issues, supporting vendor-onboarding and maintaining adherence to internal controls and company policies.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to continuous improvement within the procure-to-pay process.

• Execute scheduled payment runs, including ACH, wire, check, and virtual card payments.
• Review payment proposals for accuracy, completeness, and proper approvals.
• Investigate and resolve payment exceptions, holds, and rejected transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company payment policies, delegation of authority, and internal controls.
• Support 1099 reporting activities and year-end vendor payment compliance requirements.
• Assist with corporate card and employee expense reimbursement processes, as assigned.
• Serve as the primary contact for vendor payment inquiries and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate vendor master records, including vendor setup, changes, banking information, and deactivations as assigned
• Validate vendor documentation including W-9s, W-8s, banking information, insurance certificates, and other required compliance documents as assigned
• Partner with leadership to ensure vendor compliance requirements are met.
• Conduct periodic reviews of vendor records to ensure data accuracy and minimize fraud risks.
• Support vendor onboarding activities and ensure all required approvals and documentation are obtained prior to activation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payment processing efficiency and vendor experience.
• Regularly works onsite to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, disability programs, basic life and AD&D, and a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave.
• For full-time employees, the initial PTO benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, front loaded on the first of the year, initially prorated quarterly based on hire date.
• Commuter programs are also available.

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• 2+ years Accounts Payable experience in a medium to large organization
• Associate degree in accounting or related field
• Experience processing electronic payments and managing vendor inquiries

• SAP S/4 Hana experience
• Experience supporting vendor compliance initiatives and…