As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Title: Accounts Payable Specialist II

Location: Tres Rios, Costa Rica and Hybrid 

Position Overview 

The A/P Payment Clerk reports to the AP Supervisor.  The A/P Payment Clerk ensures correct payment to the vendors in a timely manner.  They develop and maintain positive working relationships between the internal customers we support and our vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform day to day management of all payment cycle activities and provide efficient client service
• Generate weekly payments group by entity
• Have control of all utilities ’s payments by entity
• Have control of all automatic payments by entity
• Generate manual check when is required.
• Posted all payments in the system
• Review the bank statement to ensure that all payments were debit.
• Ensure correct payments approval
• Give information to Treasury for cash flow related with payments.
• Continuously improve payment processes
• Actively support the implementation of best practices within the department.
• Perform Process documentation for transitioned & existing work to ensure that our documentation of our processes and procedures is of a sufficient standard to support business continuity objectives.
• Work in compliance with SOX requirements

EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED

Number and titles/levels of direct reports – 0

Number and titles/levels of indirect reports – 0

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITY

Zero dollars

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of related work experience
• High School diploma/GED or outside the US professional course
• Proven working experience as accounts payable clerk
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of role requirements.
• Proven ability to interact with employees, internal and external customers; including strong listening skills.
• Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve simple issues / problems.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Availability to work overtime as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:
  • Responsive to change – Adapts (quickly) to changing circumstances
  • Individually responsible for results – Engages in activities and experiences that strengthen contribution to the organization
  • Model collaboration and commitment – Focuses on team success before individual success
  • Focus on customers – Creates an experience for customers – delights customers by providing exceptional value and service
  • Demonstrates operational excellence – Continually looks for new and better ways to get things done and shows functional/technical proficiency in work
  • Demonstrates effective self-management – Seeks to understand and act upon improvement opportunities
  • Strong business systems knowledge.  Preferably Prism / Procurement and JDE.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work with a team, take general directions from manager’s, focus attention to details, follow work needs, and adhere to established work schedules.
  • Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize individual work to meet various schedules and objectives.
  • English language required (Portuguese is a plus)

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.