Thermo Fisher

Accounting Representative III

Lagunilla, Costa Rica
Full-time
Posted Nov 6, 2026

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Skills

Account Management
Accounting
Accounts Payable
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
SAP

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary

The Accounting Representative III plays a relevant role for the Record to Report department, since the main objective is to process basic accounting activities, such as invoice processing, journal entries and reconciliation activities with a minimum difficulty level, these should be completed within the established time and quality to accomplish Thermo Fisher Scientific goals.

This position will provide support for other basic activities if needed, such as building reports, downloading, and uploading information from ERPs or SharePoint. This position is also responsible for identifying discrepancies and proposing solutions, through detailed analysis for each situation and promoting continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

•Process high value of accounts payable intercompany invoices and manual journal entries.

•Generate routine reports, complete forms, and respond to general inquiries according to the requested requirements.

•Basic to mid reconciliation process and account management.

•Analyze invoice information and resolve discrepancies that arise in the process and identify the root cause to avoid similar situations.

•Perform basic general ledger processes other than intercompany tasks.

Ensure that all accounting entries registered in the system are approved by the supervisor and have proper supporting documentation.

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

•Find opportunities for optimization and apply continuous improvement related to the department, through communication with other departments to establish new strategies and apply PPI standard methodologies.

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

Basic Requirements

•Technical high school degree or College Bachelor student related with the position.

•Validated experience almost 3 years in similar positions.

•Shared Service Centers experience.

•B2 English Level.

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

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

•Experience in Backline or Hyperion (plus).

•Experience in bank platforms (plus).

Competencies

•Demonstrate a customer-first mindset and accountability for results.

•Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and problem-solving.

•Communicate effectively and drive team engagement.

•Maintain strong attention to detail.