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Description
Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Tridents global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.
Description
Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Tridents global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.
Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to lead our Vendor Onboarding and Compliance efforts. This role is critical in ensuring that all PO and non-PO vendors are onboarded efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of vendor lifecycle management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement and risk mitigation.
Essential Functions (responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for all vendors
- Review and validate vendor documentation (e.g., W-9s/W-8s, COIs, legal documents) for completeness and accuracy.
- Ensure Vendor Records are maintained in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Legal, Tax, and Finance) to ensure vendor compliance with company policies and regulatory standards
- Monitor and enforce internal controls related to vendor setup, changes and deactivations.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of vendor onboarding.
- Assist in developing and maintaining SOPs and training materials related to vendor compliance.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to vendor fraud and data integrity.
- Serve as the primary point of the contract for vendor onboarding inquiries from internal departments and external vendors.
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, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.
Minimum Requirements
Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)
- Two-year Associate Degree in Accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- A minimum of 4 years experience in a high-volume accounts payable department showing progressive assignments
- Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and best practices
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Strong understanding of accounting software and ERP systems.
- Experience working with SAP
- Bachelors Accounting or similar experience
This is an on-site position based at the Trident Support Center office in Seattles Ballard neighborhood, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.
In-office time takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide appropriate home office space.
Physical/Mental demands:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time at a desk. Frequently required to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee will occasionally stand, walk, and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision for frequent use of a computer.
Work Authorization
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
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Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance-
Industries
Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Fisheries
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