Accounting Technician Mexico

EXFO Inc.; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

EXFO Inc. in Querétaro seeks an accounting professional with 3–5 years of experience to manage month-end closing, reconciliations and intercompany balances, and to prepare required corporate reports.

The role covers treasury and cash management, VAT/tax compliance, and statutory reporting, with emphasis on accuracy, controls, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong Excel and SAP skills are required and English communication is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of Mexican accounting and tax requirements.
• Experience with month-end closing and reconciliations; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities, including calculation and posting of accruals, amortizations, depreciation and IFRS 16 entries.
• Perform account clearing, reconciliations and follow-up of balance sheet accounts.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Complete the month-end closing checklist and prepare required information and reports for Corporate Finance.
• Prepare and/or review cash flow information.
• Support banking activities, including checks, bank transactions and related accounting entries.
• Prepare and reconcile VAT information and support VAT refund documentation.
• Coordinate accounting information required for tax calculations and electronic accounting.
• Support statutory reporting requirements, including INEGI and environmental tax reporting.
• Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with EXFO policies, internal controls and applicable local requirements.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Multitasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Perform month-end closing activities, including calculation and posting of accruals, amortizations, depreciation and IFRS 16 entries.


• Perform account clearing, reconciliations and follow-up of balance sheet accounts.


• Perform intercompany reconciliations and follow up on outstanding balances.


• Complete the month-end closing checklist and prepare required information and reports for Corporate Finance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Month-End Closing

• Perform month-end closing activities, including calculation and posting of accruals, amortizations, depreciation and IFRS 16 entries.


• Perform account clearing, reconciliations and follow-up of balance sheet accounts.


• Perform intercompany reconciliations and follow up on outstanding balances.


• Complete the month-end closing checklist and prepare required information and reports for Corporate Finance.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Prepare and/or review cash flow information.


• Support banking activities, including checks, bank transactions and related accounting entries.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and reconcile VAT information and support VAT refund documentation.


• Coordinate accounting information required for tax calculations and electronic accounting.


• Support statutory reporting requirements, including INEGI and environmental tax reporting.


• Work closely with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate compliance.

General

• Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with EXFO policies, internal controls and applicable local requirements.


• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation and reconciliations.


• Identify process improvements and support the standardization and internalization of Finance activities.


• Collaborate with local and Corporate Finance teams and other internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.


• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multinational environment.


• Solid knowledge of Mexican accounting and tax requirements.


• Experience with month-end closing, account reconciliations, AP/AR and payroll accounting.


• SAP experience strongly preferred.


• Strong Excel skills.


• Intermediate English required; ability to communicate with Corporate Finance teams.


• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines

EXFO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.