Accountant

Position location: Juarez, Chih. MX

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant is responsible for month-end close, cash management, general ledger account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, creating new general ledger accounts, and other related accounting operations for the USA and Mexican entity

Responsibilities and Authority:

· Support the business unit through the preparation, analysis, and explanation of the business unit’s monthly income statement data.

· Prepare monthly account reconciliations to ensure financial statements are supported by both proper and sufficient documentation.

· Manage day to day accounting functions including accounts payable, reconciliations, expense approval and reporting, capital justification, and other as appropriate

· Fluent communication with all levels of organization to solve any accounting problem/doubt including overseas key counterparts: intercompany, third party vendors, etc.

· Provide analytical support and reconcile variances in the operation’s key financial metrics

· Be proficient in all corporate financial policies and procedures and ensure adherence

· Participate and eventually lead process improvement efforts.

· Apply 80/20 thinking and sound judgment to reduce complexity and work with team to simplify processes. Monitor, report, and drive toolbox projects.

· Responsible for ensuring all journal entries are completed accurately and timely to meet all month-end close due dates.

· Social Security Taxes

· Mexican Federal Taxes

· Strong knowledge with Mexican Law regulations

· Filling of monthly VAT Returns

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

· Fully Bilingual English-Spanish

· Hands on experience with JDE highly preferred

· Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.

· 5+ years of general accounting US GAAP and NIF experience.

· Ability to resolve issues/conflicts in a timely manner.

· Experience in SOX and/or internal controls type of environment

· Aggressive self-starter who is able to function under minimal supervision.

· Strong computer, oral, and written communication skills is required (Word and Excel).

· Proven track record of leadership, strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, effective listening skills, and approachability.

· Travel and VISA LASER require