Team Lead - Washington, United States - Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston
Verified Company
Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

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 activities
  • Support and drive department KPI's
  • Provide seamless customer service to all Lamb Weston and external stakeholders
  • Manage assigned items in accordance with approved Accounts Payable / Finance programs using the established policies
  • Research and resolve any invoice discrepancies in an effective and timely manner
  • Identify areas of inefficiencies and training opportunities
  • Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
  • Provide accurate records management relative to the AP function in accordance with policies
  • Participate and lead department meetings
  • Maintain internal team reporting
  • Present data to management in a clear and concise manner
  • Ensure the team adheres to company policies and remains in compliance with SOX Controls
  • Become a "Super User" within the team, providing expert knowledge and support to peers through accurate knowledge transfer
  • Assist with internal/external audit reviews
  • Complete daily banking transactions
Basic & Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent related experience or training
  • Minimum 5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable or related field
  • Supervisory experience a plus
  • Strong understanding of the Procure to Pay process
  • Ability to leverage computer software programs, specifically SAP or a comparable ERP solution, in addition to office productivity tools
  • Must be able to work independently with mínimal guidance and effectively work in groups
  • Ability to serve as a resource to developing accounts payable associates
  • Intermediate analytical skills desired
  • Ability to identify problems, inconsistencies, unexpected results, relevant information, and uncertainties and formulate solutions/training opportunities
  • Ability to identify and assist with project work while maintaining daily tasks
  • Advanced understanding of PO structures with the ability to reconcile complicated issues
  • Able to speak to small groups with a high level of professionalism and drive for motivational outcome
  • Able 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, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  • Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Financial Wellness
  • Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  • Family-Frie
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