Cash Applications & Accounts Receivable Accountant (Trilingual)

About the role

As a Cash Applications & Accounts Receivable Accountant based in San José, Costa Rica, you will support the Roche Services Americas team by ensuring that all incoming payments are accurately identified, matched and applied to customer accounts, closing the invoice‑to‑cash loop.

Key responsibilities

• Execute daily posting of incoming payments (wire, ACH, checks) and match remittances to customer invoices.
• Perform bank account reconciliations and clear AR/bank suspense accounts to maintain zero unexplained variances.
• Handle manual invoicing, invoice corrections and conduct customer credit analysis to support regional financial health.
• Identify and code payment discrepancies (short‑pays, over‑payments) and resolve related inquiries from affiliates and customers.
• Propose automation and system enhancements (SAP, BlackLine) to improve auto‑match rates and shared services efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting; shared‑services experience is a plus.
• Intermediate proficiency in Portuguese and English.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize under tight deadlines and proactive problem‑solving mindset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience using BlackLine or comparable financial automation tools.
• Advanced Excel and G‑Suite skills.