Accounting Analyst

The Accounting Analyst LATAM will be responsible for supporting Mattel's accounting operations in Brazil, ensuring compliance with local GAAP (BRGAAP), IFRS, US GAAP, and reporting requirements to the regional hub in Mexico and HQ in the US. The role involves monthly closing, reconciliations, provisions, tax accounting, audits, and SOX controls, ensuring accuracy of financial statements and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Perform and review account reconciliations (balance sheet and P&L) within defined deadlines (D+1, D+2, D+3 and D+10).
• Manage accounting for fixed assets, depreciation, leasing, provisions, sales adjustments, shrinkage, and direct taxes.
• Execute cut‑off controls, gross billing confirmations, reconciliation between Smart and Cognos, and FX updates in HFM.
• Post and review journal entries for income tax, SG&A, and accruals.
• Support external (Big4) and internal audits, including SOX testing.
• Ensure accurate accounting of intercompany transactions and FX operations.
• Collaborate with related functions (AP, AR, Treasury, Payroll, Costs, Inventory, Revenue).
• Drive process improvements, automation, and control enhancements.

Who We’re Looking For

• Non‑Graduate Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Non‑Graduate Active CRC license (mandatory in Brazil).
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in retail and/or multinational companies.
• Solid experience in month‑end closing, audits, SOX/internal controls, and ERP implementations (Oracle preferred).
• Accounting standards: BRGAAP, IFRS, US GAAP.
• Experience with direct taxes and statutory obligations.
• Systems: Oracle, HFM, OneSource Tax, BlackLine, Smartsheet, Teams, ISIS system.
• Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot, Macros).
• Languages: Portuguese (fluent), English (intermediate, mandatory), Spanish (a plus).
• Strong analytical skills, deadline orientation, and quality focus.
• Proactive, organized, and adaptable to a fast‑paced environment.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.