Senior Accountant

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the LATAM Accounting Team. This role focuses on accounting, compliance, statutory reporting, and financial close activities for Mexico legal entities. The position supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and Mexican statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for Mexico legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, account analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Act as the primary accounting contact for Mexico entities, providing support and guidance to local and global stakeholders.
• Support preparation and review of statutory financial statements and regulatory reporting required by Mexican authorities.
• Collaborate with Tax, Payroll, and external service providers to ensure compliance with Mexican tax regulations, including VAT, withholding taxes, income tax, and other local filing requirements.
• Coordinate and support external auditors, tax advisors, and government agencies during audits and compliance reviews.
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Proven understanding of GAAP, financial statements, and accounting theory.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within and outside the accounting team.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant designation and/or experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• Experience working in a global organization with intercompany accounting experience.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $99,000 to $156,000 annually.
• For specific locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area, and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is $123,000 to $184,000 annually.
• Compensation considers position scope, background, and experience.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits are offered.

Location

This role supports Mexico legal entities and may be based in locations including San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area, or New York City metropolitan area.