Costa Rica-Heredia
Hybrid Roles:
Your Responsibilities include:
- Perform all aspects of the Cash Applications function in daily assigned team activities.
- Process and reconcile accounts receivable and remittances.
- Conduct cash posting for both electronic and manual processes and remittance posting.
- Handle credit card payment by phone or e-mail, including processing and researching.
- Create regular reports to accurately track financial information.
- Execute periodic audits of the general ledger and company financial documents.
- Address payment issues such as double payments or other discrepancies.
- Engage in collection management processes as necessary.
- Assist with performing analysis and audit requirements, preparing documentation, and auditing SOX controls to ensure the controls function as intended.
- Provide monthly reporting, reconciliations, close, and controls within required deadlines.
- Prepare periodic management reports on KPIs, including Lockbox, Checks, Wire/ACH payments, Credit Card payments, payment timing, SRAI, Consignment offsets, etc.
- Assist AR Management with ensuring accurate and timely close activities.
- Resolve complex cash reconciliations related to Accounts Receivable and non-AR related.
- Support documentation of controls and processes in assigned areas, particularly for changes, including DTPs.
- Document the root cause of Cash application issues and resolve any impact on controls.
- Provide recommendations to management for process improvements.
- Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned at the manager’s discretion.
- Participate in transactional activities, such as acquisitions, when required, and accomplish goals.
- Understand all aspects of the Cash Applications function and AR process.
- Collaborate closely with AR Management on current and future projects and initiatives, including implementation, testing, determining key stakeholders, and documenting processes.
- Confirm that cash receipts have been applied correctly, completely, and accurately into the ERP system.
- Act as liaison between Credit & Collections, Customer Service, Rebates, and Sales, partnering closely on issues involving cash/credit card applications.
- Resolve complex issues related to cash application processing.
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor's Degree Requirements:Finance, Accounting, Programming
Minimum of 5 years of related experience, particularly in a Cash Application environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Knowledge:
- Experience in credit card processing and reconciliation.
- Paymetric experience is advantageous.
- ERP migration experience.
- Familiarity with SAP ECC and S4Hana, or other accounting systems, is highly recommended.
- Project management skills with the ability to initiate and complete projects effectively.
- Analytical and creative mindset.
- Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Experience developing Accounts Receivable metrics and dashboards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with both internal and external customers.
- Professional interpersonal and customer service skills; capable of interacting with internal and external customers professionally.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
- Capacity to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client matters.
- Strong work ethic and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines concurrently.
- Extreme attention to detail and outstanding organizational abilities.
- Thorough knowledge of accounts receivable, cash, general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts, and corporate procedures.
- Results-oriented with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving capabilities; clear communication and collaboration skills; strong interpersonal skills.
- Customer service orientation.
- Comfortable with frequent changes and ambiguity within a matrix organization.
- Ability to meet targets and objectives efficiently.
- Competence in fostering teamwork, positive energy, and efficiency following company principles.
- Experience with SOX compliance requirements is beneficial.
- Adaptable to new and varied tasks with a desire to learn and advance your role.