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 will 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:
Create payments in the bank system by payment file or with beneficiary in the bank

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 Provide information regarding As-Is processes and possible root causes

Provide information regarding As-Is processes and possible root causes

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 items in aging

Other incidental duties

What you’ll need (Required):
H.S. Diploma or equivalent Required
2 years experience directly related experience working in accounting support Preferred

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel), ERP application (e.g. JDE), and other functionally related systems
• 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 problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Attention to detail