**Why finance at Stryker?**:***:Are you looking for a profitable and growing company with a great culture and reputation? Stryker was recently named one of the Best Workplace in the WORLD by Fortune! Here, you will have many opportunities to learn and grow as we offer development opportunities unique for each employees needs including training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more!The Accounts Payable Analyst will be responsible for activities related to invoice troubleshooting, maintains close relationships with internal and external customers to ensure that invoices are resolved for payment in Stryker's Costa Rica Shared Service Center.Fluent spoken and written English is required- Process invoices accurately and efficiently throughout the month utilizing the different ERP systems.- Performs root cause analysis to resolve invoice discrepancies and identify potential process improvements.- Meet with key stakeholders and conduct follow-up tasks, communicate opportunities for improvement and agree action plans.- 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.- Prepare weekly and/or monthly reports on problem queue invoicing and aging analysis.- Notify changes in process that may alter desktop procedures.- Comply with all internal control procedures to ensure accurate financial records, particularly in relation to Corporate Delegation of Authority policy.- Provide support to other team members regarding invoice processing.- Performs other related work as assigned by management related to providing support to AP Operations.- ** Education & special trainings**:- Associates Degree in Accounting, Business or at least two years of equivalent studies towards a College degree in a related field- MS Office Suite- Fluent spoken and written Portuguese. with a basic level of English is required- ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP systems knowledge is a big plus- 3-5 years of relevant working experience in a finance function ideally with experience performing accounts payables responsibilities 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**About Stryker
