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Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team located in Shockwave Medical Costa Rica.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

This role will play a critical role on the Finance team. Our ideal candidate has an exceptional work ethic and is ready to roll up their sleeves. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage, in coordination with the Sr Finance Manager, the activities of the accounting cycle including accounts payable, and accounting in general.
• Responsible for invoice processing in Oracle, and other data related to accounts payable, keeping control of digital files that include electronic invoices, warehouse receipt and purchase orders.
• Electronic invoice submission in GTI Factura Electronica, for VAT declaration D104 in monthly basis.
• Review and approve travel and expense reports for compliance with travel policy in Concur platform.
• Ensure that the payable subledger is reconciled with general ledger.
• Responsible for monitoring accounts payable, through different reports and the review of supplier account statements.
• Responsible for monthly accrual of unprocessed invoices and monitoring of GRNI account
• Management of communications with suppliers, buyers and warehouse supervisor to resolve accounts payable issues.
• Provide the required information to prepare the weekly cash flow, confirm payment terms and dispute if needed.
• Responsible for the weekly control of the prepaid account, follow up and monthly reconciliation.
• Prepare suppliers payments in Oracle for payment weekly runs
• Support in the development and implementation of accounting and administrative policies.
• Temporarily support other activities of the Accounting Department when necessary.
• Provide information requested by external or internal auditors.

Requirements

· Accounting/Business Administration Bachelor Degree or advanced student in related career.

· At least 3 years of accounting-related work experience.

· Intermediate English

· Strong knowledge of Procomer reporting requirements, Costa Rican invoicing requirements and technical accounting concepts.

· Experience in Costa Rica/LATAM/US AP outside free trade zone prefer.

· Prior experience working in free trade zone manufacturing plants.

· Strong communication and organizational skills.

· Strong Excel skills.

· High level of attention to detail, aptitude for managing deadlines.

· Maintain confidentiality over all finance and accounting matters and information.

· Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to various levels in the organization.

· Must be self-motivated and function independently, driven towards superior effort and performance and the desire to work in a very dynamic environment.

· Strong commitment to a team approach and awareness of team and individual success dependencies.