**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Office
**Position Summary**:
The "Accounts Payable Representative III" plays an important role in the "Procure to Pay" department, as their goal is to ensure proper processing of invoices for the realization of payments to our suppliers within the established time, taking into consideration the payment terms and company goals.
The position provides follow-up on the status of invoices and product delivery, analyzing and resolving disputes that arise, as well as maintaining constant communication with suppliers.
**Main Responsibilities**:
- Request the update of corporate supplier information in the respective systems when required, to the team in charge of this process.
- Perform the analysis of invoices against the information indicated in the established system and have the documentation required to establish if the invoices can be processed for payment to suppliers.
- Ensure that the invoices for payments to suppliers are accurately entered into the established systems.
- Carry out the invoice blocking process when required and wait for the appropriate approval to unblock them and proceed with the payment.
- Develop technical knowledge of the different systems used in the company, to facilitate the processing of information.
- Identify, analyze and resolve disputes presented by suppliers regarding the payment of outstanding invoices, to avoid credit withholding.
- Provide assistance to suppliers by solving and following up on situations involving the processing and payment of invoices.
- Provide support in resolving cases or discrepancies, according to the needs of the operation and management guidelines.
- Support in the training of new employees regarding established processes and policies.
- Provide support and carry out any other request required by the company's needs.
**Basic Requirements**
- Technical high school diploma or advanced university bachelor's student in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related to the position.
- 2 - 3 years of experience in the area.
- Experience in Shared Service Centers.
- B2 level of English. Proficient in English written and spoken.
- MS Office: Word, Power Point, Outlook - Basic+ Excel.
- Experience in at least one ERP (Oracle, SAP, JDEdwards and/or Mainframe).
**Additional requirements (not required)**
- Experience in report analysis.
**Competencies**
- Offers trust among on-site and off-site customers.
- Adopts continuous improvement using the internal model to improve processes and solve problems.
- Works to meet business objectives.
- Proactively seeks options for development and can be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
- Understands the stages of their job and demonstrates strong business and process knowledge.
- Develops relationships and partners with others to achieve goals.
- Relates openly, comfortably, and expertly with different people.
- Demonstrates professional standards (punctuality, efficiency, attention to detail, integrity) and ensures tasks are completed.
- Places high value on safety in the workplace for both self and others.
- Seeks appropriate information and uses tools to solve problems, prior to deciding.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are driven by our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As an Accounts Payable Representative III, you will have the opportunity to supply to this mission by ensuring the perfect execution of accounts payable processes. Your work will directly impact the success of our organization and its ability to compete in the global market.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive and collaborative culture, where every voice is valued, and ideas are encouraged. We believe that diversity and inclusion are important for encouraging innovation and driving business success. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.
