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