Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, Cash Flows, etc. in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures. Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency
**Requirements**:
- Position:
- Be a Subject Matter Expert for S2P related topics, develop skills & knowledge of other junior S2P analysts
- Support migration of S2P processes from countries throughout the Americas to San Jose, Costa Rica and prepare S2P related process documentation (process maps and work instructions)
- Oversee escalated Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, invoice, payment processing issues and vendor queries to ensure timely resolution and guarantee proper payment and sourcing
- Support CG in daily operations, point of contact
- Ensure proper processing of vendor invoices and payments, maintain communication with vendors and banks
- Execute and support coordination of S2P month end close activities including AP accruals and journal entries
- Ensure compliance with tax and other statutory requirements of the local markets
- Process of accounting and financial data in an accurate and timely manner within S2P area
- Work directly with large corporate suppliers reviewing Accounts Payable balances
- Identify disputes and work with business stakeholders and corporate suppliers to resolve payment issues
- Develop a strong understanding of the business, including main products, industry & supplier knowledge
- Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the S2P function, ensuring that improvements are incorporated in the work routine.
- Ensure robust compliance environment with applicable policies, procedures and processes
- Ensure strong working knowledge of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level agreements (SLAs), providing inputs to continuously improve performance benchmarks
- Build strong relationship with key stakeholders including corporate suppliers
- Execute Concur audits and any other Credit Card related processes**Experience**:
- 3+ years of experience in a financial shared service center supporting multiple countries / business units
- Diversified Industrial Products/Manufacturing industry experience preferred
- Prior experience in S2P functions in a shared services environment
**Knowledge**:
- Undergraduate degree in Finance / Accounting / Business Administration
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in English
- Strong accounting background
- Excellent analytical skills. Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Strong communication skills
**Competencies**:
- Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
