Associate Accounts Payable Specialist

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Requisition Number: Req-260287

Position Title:

External Description: Title: Associate Accounts Payable Specialist

               

Location: Statewide Multi Use, WA

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-260287

               

Time Type: Full time

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

               

The Associate AP Specialist will partner in process development, policy drafting, and daily execution of accounts payable activities with business partners and suppliers. The Associate AP Specialist will play a pivotal role in driving process automation to best support AP’s customer base.


The Associate AP 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 AP Specialist may also be required to support the development of the AP function to advance department or organizational goals, objectives, and interests. Finally, the Associate AP Specialist is also responsible for the day-to-day resolution of stakeholder and supplier issues.

Job Description

  • Incorporate AP / Finance principles into daily work activities

  • Gather necessary information to complete AP requirements, support contracting, support supplier implementation, and support master data management activities as required 

  • Manage assigned items in accordance with approved AP / Finance programs using the established policies 

  • Process variable volume of invoices for payment 

  • Validate invoices with purchase orders 

  • Ensure payments are processed on time and accurately to suppliers 

  • Research and resolve any invoice discrepancies in an effective and timely manner 

  • Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions 

  • Prepare Journal Entries as part of the month end closing 

  • Provide accurate records management relative to the AP function in accordance with policies 

  • Assist with additional projects at manager's direction 

  • Document and resolve supplier quality and performance problems using KPI’s, by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence 

  • Assist in identification and implementation of cost improvement projects   

  • Assist plant procurement and plant stakeholders with finance related issues 

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent related experience or training 

  • 0-2 years’ experience in Finance, Accounts Payable or related field 

  • AP Specialist II: 2-4 years’ experience in Finance, Accounts Payable or related field 

  • Ability to leverage computer software programs, specifically SAP or a comparable ERP solution, in addition to office productivity tools 

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects 

  • Ability to influence management and build teams 

  • Ability to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and plan ahead 

  • Ability to maintain, develop, and execute departmental vision 

  • Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to read, write and speak in English required. Bilingual/Multilingual skills desirable

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.

               

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

               

Anticipated Close Date: 05/11/2026

               

Pay Transparency

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 is listed below.

               

Pay Rate or Range: $41,430.00 - $62,150.00

               

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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Company Profile:

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It’s all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

Location_formattedLocationLong: Washington, US

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