Accounting Services Specialist

About the role

As an Accounting Services Specialist based in Cartago, Costa Rica, you will support the company’s financial operations by ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments. You will analyze transactions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Review, validate, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Monitor AP queues, aging reports, and resolve outstanding transactions.
• Oversee payment activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant disbursement of vendor obligations.
• Ensure all accounts payable transactions comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate controls.
• Review employee expense reports in accordance with corporate and local travel and expense policies.
• Support month‑end close activities by ensuring accurate AP reporting, reconciliation, and transaction processing.
• Foster vendor relationships and resolve accounts payable service inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve payment discrepancies collaboratively.
• Optimize supplier payment terms and maximize discount opportunities.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and credit memo compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting Operations, Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) or related finance operations.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English.
• Solid understanding of 2‑way and 3‑way matching, payment processing, vendor account management, and AP controls.
• Knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and accounting principles.

Required skills

• Proficient in SAP (preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Office suite.