Sr Accounts Payable Representative

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic to join our team as an Accounts Payable Representative III. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our world-class finance role located in Costa Rica.In this role you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our clients.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Technical high school diploma or advanced university bachelor’s student in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related to the position.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in the area.
• Experience in Shared Service Centers.
• B2 level of English. Proficient in English written and spoken.
• MS Office: Word, Power Point, Outlook - Basic+ Excel.
• Experience in at least one ERP (Oracle, SAP, JDEdwards and/or Mainframe).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (NOT REQUIRED)

• Experience in report analysis.

• Request the update of corporate supplier information in the respective systems when required, to the team in charge of this process.
• Perform the analysis of invoices against the information indicated in the established system and have the documentation required to establish if the invoices can be processed for payment to suppliers.
• Ensure that the invoices for payments to suppliers are accurately entered into the established systems.
• Analyze the information on the invoices in order to resolve discrepancies that may arise, identifying the root cause to avoid incorrect application of payments and/or critical issues.
• Carry out the invoice blocking process when required and wait for the appropriate approval to unblock them and proceed with the payment.
• Develop technical knowledge of the different systems used in the company, to facilitate the processing of information.
• Identify, analyze and resolve disputes presented by suppliers regarding the payment of outstanding invoices, to avoid credit withholding.
• Provide assistance to suppliers by solving and following up on situations involving the processing and payment of invoices.
• Provide support in resolving cases or discrepancies, according to the needs of the operation and management guidelines.
• Maintain involvement and communication via phone, email, chat or any other means with internal and external customers involved in the processes.
• Find opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement of processes related to the department, through communication with other departments to establish new strategies and apply standard processes.
• Support in the training of new employees regarding established processes and policies.
• Provide support and carry out any other request required by the company’s needs.