Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Accounts Payable Representative III

Apply by Nov 2, 2026

Posted Oct 20, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Accounting, Tax & Corporate Finance Bookkeeping & Accounting Support
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Lagunilla, Costa Rica
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Experience
3 years of experience in similar positions. •Shared Service Centers experience.
Education
Bachelor in high school/Technical high school degree related with the position.

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Role Summary

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The Accounts Payable Representative III supports invoice processing and supplier payments in the Procure to Pay department. The role monitors invoice and delivery status, resolves discrepancies and supplier disputes, and communicates with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What You'll Do

  • Compare invoices with purchase order information and enter approved invoices into established systems.
  • Monitor invoice status and product delivery, and block or unblock invoices according to required approvals.
  • Investigate invoice discrepancies and supplier payment disputes, identify root causes, and help resolve complex cases.
  • Request information from suppliers and identify approvers needed to process payments.
  • Communicate with internal and external clients by telephone, email, chat, or other channels.
  • Apply PPI methodology to propose process improvements.

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Qualifications

Requires a high school or technical high school degree related to the position, 3 years of experience in similar positions, Shared Service Centers experience, B2 English, MS Office skills (including intermediate Excel), and ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, JDEdwards, or Mainframe).

Required

  • High school or technical high school degree related to the position
  • 3 years of experience in similar positions
  • Shared Service Centers experience
  • B2 English level
  • MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; intermediate Excel
  • ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, JDEdwards, or Mainframe)

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary:


The Accounts Payable Representative III play an important role in the Procure to Pay department, since its objective is to ensure the processing of invoices to make payments to the company's suppliers in time According to the SLAs and, taking into consideration payment terms and corporate goals.

The position is responsible for properly monitoring the status of invoices and product delivery, analyzing and resolving disputes that arise, as well as maintaining constant communication with suppliers.


Main Responsibilities


•Update information from corporate suppliers in the respective systems when required from the team in charge of this process.

•Perform analysis of invoices against purchase order information, to determine if invoices can be processed for payment to suppliers.

•Ensure that supplier payment invoices are correctly entered into established systems.

•Analyze invoice information to resolve discrepancies that may arise, identifying the root cause to avoid incorrect application of payments and/or escalations.

•Carry out the invoice blocking process when required and wait for proper approval to unlock them and proceed with payment.

•Request specific information from the supplier and identify approvers to proceed with invoice payment.

•Identify, analyze and resolve disputes presented by suppliers regarding the payment of pending invoices, to avoid credit retention.

•Provide support to suppliers by solving and monitoring complex situations related to invoice processing and payment.

•Provide support in resolving cases or discrepancies, according to the need of the operation and management guidelines.

•Develop technical knowledge of the different systems used in the company, to facilitate information processing.

•Maintain involvement and communication by telephone, email, chat or any other means with internal and external clients involved in the processes.

•Comply with policies and procedures with a high ethical standard and integrity.

•Applies PPI methodology to propose improvements.

•Provide support and any other request that is required by the company's needs.


Basic Requirements


•Bachelor in high school/Technical high school degree related with the position.

•3 years of experience in similar positions.

•Shared Service Centers experience.

•B2 English Level.

•MS Office: Word, Power Point, Outlook - Excel intermediate.

•ERPs experience (Oracle, SAP, JDEdwards, Mainframe).


Competencies


•Put the customer first.

•Own your results.

•Find a better way every day.

•Proactiveness.

•Drives engagement.

•Problem solving.

•Communicates effectively.

•Attention to detail.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.