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SENIOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST

Trident Seafoods · Seattle, WA · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$95k–$108k/yrFull-time

About the role

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. A privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with global operations in 6 countries, Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. The Senior Accounts Payable Analyst ensures the AP function operates with strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and data-driven performance management. This role oversees compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements while building dashboards, KPIs, and analytics that improve efficiency, accuracy, and vendor satisfaction. The position partners closely with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, and Internal Audit to maintain a high-integrity AP environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enforce AP policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Lead internal and external audit support activities.
  • Monitor compliance with invoice approval workflows, vendor master data standards, and payment authorization rules.
  • Conduct periodic control testing and risk assessments to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
  • Build and maintain AP dashboards and scorecards covering cycle times, aging, exceptions, and payment accuracy.
  • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual AP performance reports for Finance leadership.
  • Analyze trends to identify bottlenecks, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with IT/Finance Systems to optimize reporting tools and data integrity.
  • Define, track, and continuously refine AP KPIs.
  • Lead performance reviews with AP leadership and recommend operational improvements.
  • Collaborate with AP leadership to design and implement process enhancements.
  • Support automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy.
  • Document processes and maintain SOPs for all AP compliance and reporting activities.
  • Serve as the AP point of contact for audit, compliance, and financial systems teams.
  • Work onsite regularly to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

The essential functions listed 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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • A combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree and four years of accounts payable experience in a medium to large company.
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable/general ledger systems and processes, including financial chart of accounts.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls and financial compliance requirements as they relate to Accounts Payable.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
  • Understand the principles of internal controls as they relate to AP.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Power BI.
  • Working knowledge of Procure to Pay workstream essentials.
  • Exposure to basic project management principles.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position based at the Trident Support Center office in Seattle’s 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 an appropriate home office space.

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
  • Required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must routinely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  • May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Pay

This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $95,000 to $108,000. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Optional HRA/HSA accounts.
  • Telemedicine, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
  • Disability programs, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off (PTO) starting at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, front-loaded on January 1st and initially prorated quarterly based on hire date.
  • 10 paid holidays each year.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Commuter programs.

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