Account Payable Specialist

Title: Account Payable Specialist

               

Location: Kennewick, 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 10,000+ 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 Associate Account Payable Specialist 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 Associate Account Payable Specialist will be required to support the development of the AP functions to advance department or organizational goals, objectives, and interests. Finally, the Associate Account Payable Specialist is also responsible for the day-to-day resolution of invoice issues within the ERP system.
The position will work remotely on the Accounts Payable team with direct support from their Lead and Supervisor.

Job Description

Individuals in this position must:

• Incorporate AP / Finance principles into daily work activities
• Complete assigned items in accordance with approved AP / Finance programs utilizing established policies and SOX Controls.
• Process variable volume of invoices for payment
• Validate invoices with purchase orders
• Resolve any invoice exceptions within the ERP system
• Ensure payments are processed on time and accurately to suppliers
• Maintain accurate records management relative to the AP function in accordance with policies and SOX controls
• Assist with additional projects at manager's direction

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job. 

• Experience in Finance, Accounts Payable, or similar functions a plus
• Ability to leverage software such as Microsoft Office, SAP, or a comparable ERP tool.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and plan ahead
• Ability to follow departmental vision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Receptive in a remote environment

Additional information needed for this position

• Work 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
• Office Setup

• Full size Double monitors
• Full size keyboard with ten key

• Highspeed Internet

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-Friendly Employee events

• Employee 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-257280