Title: Team Lead - Accounts Payable

Location: Statewide Multi Use, WA

About Lamb Weston

We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 9,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.

We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!

Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

Job Description Summary

The Team Leader will partner in process development, policy drafting, and daily execution of accounts payable activities with business partners and suppliers. The Team Leader will play a pivotal role in driving process automation to best support AP's customer base. Superior communication, presentation and change leadership & management skills are required.

The Team Leader is responsible for the accurate and timely payment of invoices from approved suppliers, in a manner consistent with approved quality standards and performance requirements. The Team Leader may also be required to support or lead the development of the AP function to advance department or organizational goals, objectives, and interests. Finally, the Team Leader, Accounts Payable is also responsible for the day-to-day resolution of stakeholder and supplier issues.

The role will work with Plant and Administrative Personnel, Corporate Procurement, Corporate Finance, external suppliers, and Shared Services.

Job Description

Incorporate Accounts Payable / Finance principles into daily work activitiesSupport and drive department KPI'sProvide seamless customer service to all Lamb Weston and external stakeholdersManage assigned items in accordance with approved Accounts Payable / Finance programs using the established policiesResearch and resolve any invoice discrepancies in an effective and timely mannerIdentify areas of inefficiencies and training opportunitiesVerify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactionsProvide accurate records management relative to the AP function in accordance with policiesParticipate and lead department meetingsMaintain internal team reportingPresent data to management in a clear and concise mannerEnsure the team adheres to company policies and remains in compliance with SOX ControlsBecome a "Super User" within the team, providing expert knowledge and support to peers through accurate knowledge transferAssist with internal/external audit reviewsComplete daily banking transactions

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent related experience or trainingMinimum 5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable or related fieldSupervisory experience a plusStrong understanding of the Procure to Pay processAbility to leverage computer software programs, specifically SAP or a comparable ERP solution, in addition to office productivity toolsMust be able to work independently with minimal guidance and effectively work in groupsAbility to serve as a resource to developing accounts payable associatesIntermediate analytical skills desiredAbility to identify problems, inconsistencies, unexpected results, relevant information, and uncertainties and formulate solutions/training opportunitiesAbility to identify and assist with project work while maintaining daily tasksAdvanced understanding of PO structures with the ability to reconcile complicated issuesAble to speak to small groups with a high level of professionalism and drive for motivational outcomeAble to shift focus with great agility to execute on key projects

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, VisionFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement AccountsWell-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive programPaid Time OffFinancial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insuranceFamily-Friendly Employee eventsEmployee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-234780

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 07/06/2024

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $61,320.00 - $91,990.00

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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