Top Benefits
About the role
Title: Finance Specialist I
Location: Taber, AB
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
Responsible for proper matching and processing of documents to assure timely and accurate vendor payments. Summarize and report payment\cost information for plant management through the use of spreadsheets.
Job Description
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Compile and sort accounts payable documents including purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices to substantiate business transactions, as well as maintain files for records retention of such documents.
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Review and code vendor invoices in the computer systems for timely payment terms, appropriate account assignments, and proper G.S.T. applications.
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Interact with vendors, Corporate accounts payable department, purchasing (Corporate and plant), and receiving personnel on all price discrepancies, payment terms, returns for credit, freight charges, and other related items.
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Prepare weekly/monthly reports of Accounts Payable receipts, payments, and accrual activity for use in cost tracking and reporting.
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Processes all invoices and supporting documents for capital construction in progress (CIP), as well as CIP reports and analysis as needed/required.
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Monthly reporting of utility costs such as electricity, natural gas, and waste/garbage disposal.
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Other duties may be assigned as required.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or experience
- High school education, plus one year of college level business school OR applicable experience.
- One to two years experience in a Finance/Accounting office with application of personal computing skills, Windows application experience a must.
Other skills and abilities
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and PC skills.
- Decision-making ability and teamwork are essential to this role.
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
- Matching RRSP program
- Competitive compensation package including off-shift premiums and quarterly performance bonuses
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Comprehensive on-the-job training & development
- 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-258445
Time Type: Full time
Anticipated Close Date: 10/21/2025
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
About Lamb Weston
When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Lamb Weston is a global leader in the frozen potato industry, making french fries and other potato products served at restaurants and sold in grocery stores around the world.
For more than 70 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.
Lamb Weston is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, with manufacturing operations focused in the Pacific Northwest, primarily in the world’s best potato-growing region, the Columbia River Basin. We employ more than 8,000 potato experts around the world in sales offices, manufacturing plants, and corporate offices.
Top Benefits
About the role
Title: Finance Specialist I
Location: Taber, AB
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
Responsible for proper matching and processing of documents to assure timely and accurate vendor payments. Summarize and report payment\cost information for plant management through the use of spreadsheets.
Job Description
-
Compile and sort accounts payable documents including purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices to substantiate business transactions, as well as maintain files for records retention of such documents.
-
Review and code vendor invoices in the computer systems for timely payment terms, appropriate account assignments, and proper G.S.T. applications.
-
Interact with vendors, Corporate accounts payable department, purchasing (Corporate and plant), and receiving personnel on all price discrepancies, payment terms, returns for credit, freight charges, and other related items.
-
Prepare weekly/monthly reports of Accounts Payable receipts, payments, and accrual activity for use in cost tracking and reporting.
-
Processes all invoices and supporting documents for capital construction in progress (CIP), as well as CIP reports and analysis as needed/required.
-
Monthly reporting of utility costs such as electricity, natural gas, and waste/garbage disposal.
-
Other duties may be assigned as required.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or experience
- High school education, plus one year of college level business school OR applicable experience.
- One to two years experience in a Finance/Accounting office with application of personal computing skills, Windows application experience a must.
Other skills and abilities
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and PC skills.
- Decision-making ability and teamwork are essential to this role.
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
- Matching RRSP program
- Competitive compensation package including off-shift premiums and quarterly performance bonuses
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Comprehensive on-the-job training & development
- 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-258445
Time Type: Full time
Anticipated Close Date: 10/21/2025
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
About Lamb Weston
When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Lamb Weston is a global leader in the frozen potato industry, making french fries and other potato products served at restaurants and sold in grocery stores around the world.
For more than 70 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.
Lamb Weston is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, with manufacturing operations focused in the Pacific Northwest, primarily in the world’s best potato-growing region, the Columbia River Basin. We employ more than 8,000 potato experts around the world in sales offices, manufacturing plants, and corporate offices.