Accounts Payable Representative

Job Description:

Accounts Payable Representative

Huntsman is seeking an Accounts Payable Representative supporting the Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS) Division located in Costa Rica. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.

Job Scope

The Accounts Payable Representative is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and related Accounts Payable transactions, resolution of invoice and purchasing exceptions, preparation of payment information, vendor account reconciliation, and execution of Accounts Payable controls. The position works closely with Procurement, Operations, Accounting, Treasury, internal business partners, and external suppliers to resolve invoice, purchase order, receiving, and payment-related issues. Accounts Payable processing is performed in SAP Business One for the HBS US and Canada businesses.

In summary, as the Accounts Payable Representative, you will:

• Process PO and non-PO supplier invoices in SAP Business One.
• Review purchase orders and goods receipts and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Research and resolve invoice exceptions with Procurement, Operations, Receiving, Accounting, and suppliers.
• Process invoices involving partial or multiple goods receipts.
• Process intercompany invoices and related Accounts Payable transactions.
• Process approved vendor credit memos and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Verify invoice information, payment terms, and supplier details before payment.
• Conduct duplicate-invoice reviews and coordinate issue resolution.
• Prepare payment runs, payment proposals, and manual payment information for Treasury processing.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding differences.
• Maintain supporting documentation and control evidence in SharePoint.
• Support audit requests, control testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.

All candidates are expected to work at our office in AFZ, Heredia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please note that there may be occasions where additional office days are required, due specific business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline and 1+ year of relevant experience; alternatively, 3+ years of relevant professional experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, or financial transaction processing is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• English proficiency at C1 level or higher is required, including strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a professional business environment.

Skills and knowledge

• Understanding of Accounts Payable and procure-to-pay processes.
• Ability to understand the relationship between purchase orders, goods receipts, invoices, credit memos, and payments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to transaction accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research transaction discrepancies.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple outstanding items and follow them through resolution.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Procurement, Operations, Accounting, Treasury, suppliers, and other business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing processes, systems, and business priorities.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Customer Focus.
• Initiative.
• Decision Making.
• Building Teams and Relationships.
• Situational Influencing.
• Personal Conviction.
• Self Development Orientation.
• Achieving Valuable Results.
• Resource Utilization.

• Corporate Principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Business One or another ERP/accounts payable system.
• Experience processing purchase-order-based invoices and resolving purchase order/receiving exceptions.
• Experience with Accounts Payable controls, reconciliations, or audit support.
• Experience working in a shared-services or multi-entity accounting environment.

Working Environment

• Office-based position supporting North American operations.
• Frequent interaction with Procurement, Operations, Accounting, Treasury, and external suppliers.
• Work performed primarily within SAP Business One, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Hybrid work arrangement with required onsite presence in AFZ, Heredia.

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.  

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