Accountant

Mappa; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Mappa is hiring five Accountants to join our team in Mexico City. You will support financial operations by recording accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and GL entries, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes adapting to evolving accounting technologies, learning new tools, and maintaining high accuracy in financial statements. Collaboration with the Accounting Service Manager and other teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years accounting experience; tech-driven processes encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping: manage AP, AR, payroll, GL entries.
• Prepare financial statements and reports per US GAAP.
• Reconcilations of.bank, credit card, GL accounts.
• Assist with tax filings and audits as needed.
• Identify process improvements to reduce errors.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for smooth operations.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

We are a growth financing marketplace for small business owners, with a mission to increase access to entrepreneurship. By connecting businesses to growth capital and offering world-class financial management services, we empower entrepreneurs to take control of their financials and achieve sustainable economic success.

The Role:

We are looking for five Accountants to join our team as soon as possible. This role is ideal for professionals with solid accounting expertise who can adapt to evolving technological processes in financial operations. You will work closely with the Accounting Service Manager and other teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance, supporting our mission of fostering small business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping & Transactions: Accurately record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial statements and reports in accordance with US GAAP standards.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Compliance & Tax Support: Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with audits and tax filings as needed.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial operations, increase efficiency, and reduce errors.
• Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external partners to maintain seamless accounting processes.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience (reduced requirement due to technology-driven process changes). We highly value candidates with background in companies such as: Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge: Understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting practices.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new tools and adjust to evolving accounting technologies.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Communication: Advanced English proficiency (Spanish is optional).