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 Coupa accrual account differences and initiate correction with cooperation of local finance and buyer.
Basic knowledge and understanding of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) as it relates to function.
Prepare journal entries including requests to change, correction, and allocations of costs from the business partners
Ensure payments are made on time.
Verify and compare bank details set up in JDE and on invoices
Ensure prepayments/proforma invoices are processes timely and accurately
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
Perform account reconciliation duties 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 Coupa accrual account differences and initiate correction with cooperation of local finance and buyer Follow up on items in aging
Participate in business process improvements
Run reports from JDE, analysis, provide output summary
Regularly review business and process KPIs for own scope to identify areas for improvement
Provide information regarding As-Is processes and possible root causes
Participate in general finance projects (testing, documentation) and AP improvement projects (process, system, training, documentation)
Provide training and knowledge transfers to team members to ensure smooth integration
Follow up on outstanding items past their due date on the Accounts Payable Aging.
Prepare and resolve internal and external audit requests

What you’ll need (Required):
H.S. Diploma or equivalent; and 6 years of working in Accounts Payable experience required.
Accounting basic knowledge.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Excellent computer skills including usage of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP application; preferably JDE
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills including the ability to convey instructions and training, and effectively persuade to drive achievement of objectives
• Able to read, comprehend, write and speak English
• Full knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and requirements in accounting
• Full knowledge in lockbox and ACH technologies and related requirements
• Full knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP application (e.g JDE)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced and high volume with emphasize on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to influence and achieve objectives
• Ability to prioritize competing objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a team environment under limited supervision