Gloria Carvajal Zárate
Alajuela,Carrizal
Summary
Industrial Engineering student with experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk in invoice processing, ERP systems, and financial operations. Skilled in posting invoices, resolving discrepancies, coordinating with stakeholders and suppliers, and supporting AP operational processes while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement, process optimization, and financial analysis.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Stryker
Heredia
01.2025 - Current
- Process and post invoices accurately and efficiently through ERP systems while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Support the resolution of invoice discrepancies by assisting the AP Analyst, coordinating with suppliers, buyers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
- Support Accounts Payable operations in a multinational environment with high-volume invoice processing and complex reporting practices.
- Take ownership of Accounts Payable activities for the Puerto Rico division, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper execution of end-to-end invoice processing tasks. Maintain documentation and records to support AP transactions and facilitate audit and financial review processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and support operational efficiency initiatives.
- Prepare and monitor reports related to invoice status, aging analysis, and pending transactions. Provide support to team members regarding invoice processing procedures and ERP-related tasks.
- Utilize ERP systems such as Oracle and AS400 to manage financial transactions and reporting activities. Ensure accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance while meeting productivity and quality targets in a fast-paced environment.
- Develop and prepare A3 problem-solving reports to analyze root causes, document issues, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
Collections Analyst
Stryker
Heredia
- 01.2024
- Responsible for issuing invoices and credits, as well as making calls in English to locate and update lost contacts, bringing significant value to the process of updating data and collecting money for the company.
Archivist
Aviación Civil
San José
- 01.2023
- Responsible for filing accidents for the Civil Aviation Office, both physically and digitally. Organization of documents, the management of data entry to ensure the maintenance of information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Hispanoamericana
05-2028
Middle Technician in Commercial Executive and Customer Service - undefined
Carrizal Technical Professional School
Alajuela05-2026
Bachelor's Degree in Diversified Education - undefined
Carrizal Technical Professional School
05-2026
Skills
- Office Suite
- Typing Speed
- Basic Accounting
- Customer Service
- Experience with Oracle
- Experience with Mydso
- Experience with AS400
Languages
English B2 (MCER)
Spanish (native)
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Stryker
01.2025 - Current
Collections Analyst
Stryker
- 01.2024
Archivist
Aviación Civil
- 01.2023
Middle Technician in Commercial Executive and Customer Service - undefined
Carrizal Technical Professional School
Bachelor's Degree in Diversified Education - undefined
Carrizal Technical Professional School
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Hispanoamericana
Courses
- Currently completing a Cybersecurity training course focused on data protection, risk awareness, and best practices in information security within a corporate environment.
- Skills for life +Employment: English training for employability and socio-emotional skills for work - 2024
- Introduction to Cybersecurity - Cisco 2022
- Introduction to LOT - Cisco 2022
- Hands-on with Drive - 2023
- Neurozoom Educational - 2023
Qualities
- Discipline
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Emotional Intelligence
- Time Management
- Accountability / Ownership
- Process Improvement Mindset
- Critical Thinking