Team Lead - Accounts Payable

Lamb Weston

Team Lead - Accounts Payable

Tumwater ,

Washington

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Title: Team Lead - Accounts PayableLocation: Statewide Multi Use, WAAbout Lamb WestonWe 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 SummaryThe 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 transactionsBasic & 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 minimal guidance and effecTo view the full job description,

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