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Division : CR SSC
Job title :
Accounts Payable Clerk
Function : Finance
Percent of travel : Location :
Location : San Jose, Costa Rica
People manager : Reports to :
Reports to :
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Position summary :
The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for activities related to the processing and payment of supplier invoices in Stryker’s newly created Costa Rica Shared Service Center.
This is a Shared Services role related to standing up the Finance One optimization program.
Essential duties & responsibilities : (detailed description)
Process invoices accurately and efficiently throughout the month utilizing Oracle and SAP
Review all invoices for proper approval and valid GL numbers
Liaise with relevant parties (buyers, requestors and suppliers, etc.) to resolve critical issues preventing invoices to be processed
Maintains documentation to support AP transactions that facilitates the efficient review and audit of books and records
Comply with all internal control procedures to ensure accurate financial records, particularly in relation to Corporate Delegation of Authority policy.
Performs other related work as assigned by management
Education & special trainings :
Associates Degree in Accounting, Business or related field
MS Office Suite
Fluent spoken and written English. Any other language is a plus
Oracle and SAP systems knowledge is a big plus
Qualifications & experience :
1-2 years of relevant working experience in a finance function in matrixed international company (preferably American or Multinational company) with complex reporting practices and with exposure to various reporting systems
Physical & mental requirements :
Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, multi-task and meet deadlines consistently
Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively
Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment
Computer or technical knowledge
Effective problem-solving skills 
