Accounting Technician Mexico

EXFO Inc.; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

EXFO Inc. in Querétaro, Mexico, is seeking a qualified Accountant to support month-end closing, treasury, and tax compliance in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities include posting accruals, reconciliations, intercompany balances, VAT and tax reporting, and collaborating with Corporate Finance to ensure accurate financial information while maintaining internal controls.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities, including 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.
• Work closely with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate compliance.

Skills

Excel skills

Intermediate English

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.