Accounting Services Specialist in Cartago at ICIMS - Lutron Electronics Company, Inc

Lutron Electronics Company, Inc
Accounting Services Specialist

CR--Cartago

Job ID: 2026-5576
# of Openings: 1
Category: Accounting/Finance
Lutron - Cartago, CR

Overview

As an Accounting Services Specialist based in Cartago, Costa Rica, you will support the company’s financial operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments. You will analyze transactions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement. Leveraging strong problem-solving, organizational, and collaboration skills, you will drive efficient Accounts Payable processes, build positive vendor relationships, and contribute to operational excellence.

Through accurate execution, accountability, and a customer-focused approach, you will help strengthen vendor confidence, support business objectives, and contribute to the company’s financial success.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely. ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Monitor AP queues, aging reports, and outstanding transaction resolutions.
• Oversee payment activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant disbursement of vendor obligations.
• Ensure all accounts payable transactions comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate controls.
• Review employee expense reports in accordance with corporate and local travel and expense policies.
• Support month-end close activities by ensuring accurate AP reporting, reconciliation, and transaction processing.
• Foster vendor relationships and resolve accounts payable service inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve payment discrepancies collaboratively.
• Optimize supplier payment terms and maximize available discount opportunities.
• Maintain expertise in accounts payable processes, systems, and workflows.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and credit memo compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting Operations, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or related finance operations.
• Experience with invoice processing, account reconciliations, month-end close activities and AP reporting.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English
• Solid understanding of 2-way and 3-way matching, payment processing, vendor account management, and AP controls.
• Proficient in SAP (preferred), Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel
• Knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and accounting principles.