Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant will manage general ledger (GL) accounting under Mexican GAAP while ensuring alignment with U.S. GAAP. The Senior Accountant will lead closing processes reconcile accounts and ensure compliance while coordinating closely with the U.S. finance team on cross-border accounting audits and reporting.
What Youll Do:
- Oversee and manage general ledger (GL) accounting for our Mexican entity ensure compliance with local GAAP and alignment with US GAAP and group accounting policies.
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Lead monthly quarterly and annual closing activities including preparation of supporting schedules in line with company deadlines.
- Reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Support the preparation of financial statements in collaboration with tax advisers and act as the primary contact for audits.
- Collaborate closely with the US finance team providing guidance and direction to the US-based accountant supporting Americas activities.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory tax filings reporting requirements and internal controls for Mexico.
- Identify recommend and drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the GL function.
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable and Tax advisors to maintain complete and accurate financial records.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as needed
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge skills and abilities):
- Minimum 57 years of experience in accounting including several years in general ledger responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of Mexican GAAP (NIF); experience with US GAAP is an advantage.
- Experience working for a US-based company or in a multinational environment preferred.
- Proficient in ERP systems (Microsoft Navision experience preferred) and Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
- Well-organized detail-oriented and proactive with strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills in Spanish and English written and spoken.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across time zones.
Preferred Qualifications/Nice to Have:
- SOX familiarity and other compliance and process controls
Additional Information :
Shiji US Inc does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status ancestry genetic information veteran status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities political affiliation and matriculation or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions at Shiji US Inc are based on merit qualifications and abilities. Shiji US Inc is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time