Accounts Payable Representative III

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description   Company Information   About   Thermo Fisher Scientific     Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO)   is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier,   cleaner   and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit   www.thermofisher.com         Job Description   Job Title :   Accounts Payable   Representative I I I   Job Code :   FNC.APAY.A 0 3   Salary Band :   3   Job Track :   Associate     Location : Lagunilla, Heredia       Direct Reports : No     -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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.

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.   Analyze the information on the invoices   in order to   resolve discrepancies that may arise, identifying the root cause to avoid incorrect application of payments and/or critical issues.   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.   Maintain involvement and communication via phone, email,   chat   or any other means with internal and external customers involved in the processes.   Find opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement of processes related to the department, through communication with other departments to establish new strategies and apply standard processes.   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.

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.