Accounts Payable Specialist

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 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 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. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

The AP Payment Processor ensures accurate and timely payments to vendors while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity and supporting continuous improvement within the accounts payable function.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day payment cycle activities and deliver efficient client service
• Generate weekly payment batches by entity
• Maintain control of utility payments by entity
• Oversee automatic payments by entity
• Issue manual checks as needed
• Post all payments in the financial system
• Reconcile bank statements to confirm payment debits
• Verify proper payment approvals
• Provide Treasury with payment-related cash flow data
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support departmental best practice initiatives
• Document processes to ensure business continuity
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Technical degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or payment processing
• Proficiency with financial systems and payment platforms
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Legal authorization to work in Costa Rica
• English proficiency

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with multinational entities or shared services environments
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Spanish language skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

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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.

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