Job Opportunities in Costa Rica

Since 2016, Edwards Lifesciences Costa Rica has been a hub for talented individuals seeking impactful careers that help patients worldwide. We exist to provide innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease and now, in support of this mission, we’re expanding our Finance function. We invite you to be part of this exciting journey.

As part of our Business Service Center in Cartago, your application of financial business practices will play a critical role in how we continue our positive impact as a global organization. Whether providing analysis, forecasting, or reporting financial information, you’ll be part of the team helping to optimize our current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation, leadership, and focus.

We welcome you to learn more about this position and the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive team. If this interests you, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of Finance in service of patient-centric innovation.

How you’ll make an impact:
Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing for entities within large scope and increased complexity
Complete invoice processing including single invoice and bulk upload, identify JDE/SL/Coupa invoices/verification in ABBYY
Obtain booking details from internal/external business partners, identify incorrect data on POs before posting them
Follow up on disputes, issues, pending invoices, and pending AP actions in Coupa
Ensure payments are made on time
Verify and compare bank details set up in JDE and on invoices
Point of contact for AP related queries for entities in scope
Provide information and guidelines to the local finance and internal business partners
Communicate with suppliers to provide payment details, resolve queries, follow up on reminders, statement requests, and payment specification
Participate in business process improvements
Support identification of areas for improvement
Support account reconciliation at month end and follow up on pending open items
Run reports from JDE, analysis, provide output summary
Prepare and review for upload in Blackline
Follow up on outstanding items past their due date on the Accounts Payable Aging

What you'll need (Required):
H.S. Diploma or equivalent 2 years of previous related experience and directly related experience working in accounting support

What else we look for (Preferred):
Good computer skills including usage of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP application; preferably JDE & Coupa.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English and local language
Good interpersonal relationship skills
Moderate knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and requirements in accounting as it relates to their location/region/function
Basic knowledge and understanding of local GAAP/GAAS as it relates to function
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel), ERP application (e.g. JDE), and other functionally related systems
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Attention to detail
Knowledge of and adherence to EW policies and procedures