Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst (Fixed Term Contract) - Costa Rica

Job Description

**This is a 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity.**

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst supports AR and Order-to-Cash (O2C) operations for support to our customers. This entry-level role focuses on accurate cash application, routine reconciliations, AR reporting, timely customer service and close collaboration with OTC teams while contributing to AR/O2C improvement projects and maintaining control compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Cash application: Accurately review customer payments as Unapplied Cash in the ERP within SLA; research and document unapplied or partially applied receipts and review as per process.
• Reconciliations & month‑end support, reconcile unapplied cash and credit memos; deliver assigned AR schedules for month‑end close.
• Invoicing & master data support: Assist on disputes with invoice validation, and customer master data updates by coordinating with local teams
• Collections & customer service: Perform routine collections outreach using provided templates, respond to straightforward billing inquiries from B2B customers and OTC partners, and maintain clear account notes in CRM/collections tools. (Phone calls)
• Reporting & analytics: Produce recurring AR reports (aging, open invoices, unapplied cash) for the US region; flag trends (top overdue accounts, recurring short‑pays) for escalation and cash forecasting input.
• OTC collaboration & projects: Work with OTC, Credit, Customer service and Sales to resolve order-to-bill issues, support billing impacts for product launches/promotions, and participate in AR/O2C projects (automation, master data cleanup, process documentation).
• Controls & compliance: Follow internal control and SOX procedures; keep audit-ready documentation and protect customer data confidentiality.

Required qualifications

• Experience: 0–2 years in AR, billing, cash application or customer service in a B2B environment; pharmaceutical experience a plus.
• Skills: Basic ERP familiarity or strong learning aptitude, intermediate Excel (filters, basic formulas, clear verbal/written communication in English, professional phone manner, strong attention to detail and time management. Use of Sales force

Required Skills:

Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Management, Adaptability, Audit Trails, Billing Support, Business Support, Cash Reconciliations, Communications Support, Credit Management, Customer Data Maintenance, Customer Support, Customer Technical Support, Data Reporting, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Operations, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory, Internal Control Framework, Internal Control Procedures, Internal Control System, Internal Financial Control, Invoice Management, Invoice Processing, Invoice Reconciliation {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/17/2026

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