Clerk – Accountant Payable

Alajuela, Costa Rica         ·         Full time

Job ID:  11156BR
Job Title: Clerk – Accountant Payable
Location: Alajuela, Costa Rica
3217-CR-Accounting

Job Description

Responsible for Accounts Payable, general accounting and administrative duties.

Job duties:

• Match invoices to purchase orders and receivers, code and enter invoices.
• Enter, post, and reconcile batches.
• Research & resolve Accounts Payable issues with vendors and suppliers.
• Reconcile sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Establish and maintain paid invoice file.
• Review invoices and check requests; sort and match invoices to set up for payment.
• Enter invoices in the accounting system in the correct month.
• Process check requests and prepare and process Accounts Payable checks.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor file, correspond with vendors, and respond to inquiries.
• Assist in month end closing, as well as preparing for year-end audits.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Three (3) + years of Accounting experience to include knowledge of Accounts Payable and general accounting procedures.
• Experience working with a large ERP System such as SAP, Oracle and/or JDE (experience with A/P workflow automation a plus).
• Requires strong communication, customer service, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with challenges involving several concrete variables in standard situations.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent in addition to basic math skills in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic with a “make it happen” attitude.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business desired.
• Previous Accounts Payable experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Previous experience working at a medical device company a plus.
• Familiarity with JDE a plus.

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