Accounts Payable Clerk (Hybrid)

  • San Antonio
  • Stryker Corporation

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Division: CR SSC

Job title: Accounts Payable Clerk

Function: Finance

Percent of travel: 0%

Location : San Jose, Costa Rica

People manager: No

Reports to: Accounts Payable Supervisor

Position summary: The Service Delivery Clerk is primarily responsible for the detailed and accurate processing of invoices, matching of purchase orders, and working closely with different stakeholders.

This is a Shared Services role related to standing up the Finance One optimization program.

Essential duties & responsibilities : (detailed description)

  • Process invoices accurately and efficiently throughout the month utilizing different ERPs.
  • Review all invoices for proper approval and valid GL numbers.
  • Liaise with relevant parties (buyers, requestors and suppliers, etc.) to resolve critical issues preventing invoices to be processed.
  • Maintains documentation to support AP transactions that facilitates the efficient review and audit of books and records.
  • Comply with all internal control procedures to ensure accurate financial records, particularly in relation to Corporate Delegation of Authority policy.
  • Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency within the accounts payable function.
  • Performs other related work as assigned by management.

Education & special trainings :

  • Associates Degree in Accounting, Business or related field
  • MS Office Suite
  • Fluent spoken and written English. Any other language is a plus
  • Oracle and SAP systems knowledge is a big plus

Qualifications & experience :

  • 1-2 years of relevant working experience in a finance function in matrixed international company (preferably American or Multinational company) with complex reporting practices and with exposure to various reporting systems

Physical & mental requirements :

  • Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, multi-task and meet deadlines consistently.
  • Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment.
  • Computer or technical knowledge
  • Effective problem-solving skills

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