Senior Accountant

Role Overview

• We're seeking a highly autonomous accounting professional with strong Accounts Payable and General Accounting experience.
• This role requires significantly more than invoice processing.
• The ideal candidate will be capable of managing complex accounting transactions, month-end close activities, reconciliations, accruals, capital expenditure accounting, and compliance requirements with minimal supervision.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through payment processing.
• Review invoice coding and ensure accuracy of accounting treatment.
• Process vendor payments including ACH, wire transfers, and checks.
• Maintain vendor master records and process vendor setup and updates.
• Obtain and maintain W-9 documentation.
• Reconcile AP subledger activity to the General Ledger.
• Support 1099 preparation and annual reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review AP-related accruals.
• Investigate and resolve vendor discrepancies and payment issues.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Record and review accruals, prepaids, amortizations, and adjusting entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for management review.
• Review capital expenditure requests and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate capitalization versus expense treatment under U.S. GAAP.
• Monitor project funding schedules and development budgets.
• Support capital improvement draw requests.
• Coordinate with accounting leadership regarding funding approvals and cash requirements.
• Assist with fixed asset and capital project accounting.
• Support SOX compliance and internal control procedures.
• Assist internal and external auditors.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and AP processes.
• Assist with automation initiatives and system enhancements.
• Recommend efficiencies that improve accuracy, controls, and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with:
• Journal Entries
• Accrual Accounting
• Prepaid Expenses
• Amortizations
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• AP Subledger to GL Reconciliations
• Month-End Close
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Experience supporting audits and internal controls.
• Experience working in multinational organizations or Shared Service Centers supporting U.S. entities.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Required Systems Experience

• Recent hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Recent hands-on experience with NetSuite
• Experience using AP workflow / automation tools
• Ability to work independently in accounting systems with minimal training

Benefits

• Christmas Bonus: 30 days, to be paid in December.
• Major Medical Expense Insurance: Coverage up to $25,000,000.00 MXN.
• Dental Insurance: Always smile with confidence!
• Life Insurance: (Death and MXN Disability)
• Vacation Days: 12 vacation days in accordance with Federal Labor Law + Floating Holidays: 3 floating holidays in addition to the 7 official holidays in Mexico.
• Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy.
• Hybrid Scheme: Enjoy the best of both worlds, remote and in-office work.
• Multicultural Exposure: Work with operations within Mexico and the United States.
• MezTal Internal Events: Strike a healthy balance between your professional and personal goals.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefits with different companies for being part of MezTal.
• Academic Agreements: Access to national universities and language schools.