Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Join Lonza in Costa Rica! The Senior Payment Analyst position is responsible for processing and ensuring the compliance within Lonza’s policies for the US market. This person will also serve as the main point of contact for all key activities, such as extra coordination, budget management, forecast, automatic/manual payments, and logistics payment-related processes, open items, and internal controls, among others.
Key responsibilities:
Responsible to perform all the related tasks associated with AP Payment Process that may include but are not limited to review payment runs, ensuring currencies, bank accounts, and payment methods are carefully selected. Review and learn about the possible exceptions depending on the specific process.
Analyze and follow up on the outstanding items in order to avoid overdue items, communicating in an accurate manner the issues that could affect any payment process. Investigate and initiate queries with the vendors and internally in a timely manner if needed. Communicate the critical issues to the AP Supervisor.
Process and review vendor inquiries about invoice payment status. Manage internal requests from collaborators.
Develop effective working relationships with both internal departments and vendors and understand the urgency and impact to both vendors and the corporation.
Interact with auditors, accountants, and management as needed to provide information about the department and specific AP requests.
Key requirements:
Advanced English level (spoken and written).
Technical High School degree in accounting or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
Proficient U.S. Accounts Payable Experience.
Proven experience using ERP SAP.
Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in Excel.
Ideal experience within SSC and/or migration process.
Invoicetrack is a Plus.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.