Cost Accountant

Modine Manufacturing Company; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a skilled accounting professional to manage all accounting activities for U.S. operations from its Ciudad Juárez site. You will ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records while maintaining compliance with US GAAP and corporate policies.

You will prepare, review, and control journal entries, lead the month-end close, perform reconciliations, and provide insightful financial reporting for U.S. operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Public Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Technical English preferred.
• Inventory management experience.
• Cost accounting experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Experience with SAP and related accounting systems.
• Familiarity with Outlook and business communications.

Responsibilities

• Record accounting journal entries for U.S. operations with accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead month-end closing processes for U.S. operations.
• Prepare reconciliations, closing reports, and maintain deadlines.
• Oversee physical inventory counts and related adjustments.
• Produce financial reports showing U.S. operations performance.
• Record scrap transactions and ensure proper valuation and revenue recognition.
• Validate GL classifications and supporting documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Outlook

Tress System

Job description

Responsible for managing, coordinating, and executing all accounting activities related to U.S. operations. The primary objective of the role is to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records while maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards and corporate policies.

In addition, the position is responsible for the preparation, review, and control of accounting journal entries, as well as the development, analysis, and reporting of financial information related to U.S. operations. This includes supporting month-end close activities, account reconciliations, inventory controls, and the accurate recording of operational transactions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely record accounting journal entries related to U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.
• Verify the proper classification of general ledger accounts and validate supporting documentation.
• Perform periodic reviews of accounting records to ensure integrity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Lead the month-end closing process for U.S. operations, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded.
• Prepare reconciliations, closing reports, and ensure compliance with established corporate deadlines.
• Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts.
• Document discrepancies, validate adjustments, and ensure proper updates to related accounting records.
• Prepare accounting and financial reports that provide visibility into the performance of U.S. operations.
• Oversee, validate, and record transactions related to the sale of scrap generated by U.S. operations.
• Ensure proper documentation, valuation, accounting recording, and reconciliation of scrap revenue.

Required education and experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Public Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

3 to 5 years or more of experience in a similar position.

Technical English preferred.

Inventory management.

Cost accounting.

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Tress System, SAP.

Outlook.

Skills

Effective communication (oral and written).

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Teamwork and collaboration.

Organization and follow-up skills.

Proactive attitude and focus on continuous improvement.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate policies; understanding of differences between Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIF) and IFRS for reconciliations or bi-national reporting.

Month-end closing procedures, accruals, account reconciliations, provisions, and variance analysis (P&L and Balance Sheet).

Inventory management: valuation methods (FIFO/LIFO/Weighted Average), standard costing, physical-to-book reconciliations, shrinkage/obsolescence adjustments, and cyclical and annual inventory controls.

Scrap management (waste/recovery): generation traceability, valuation, commercial documentation (POs, invoices, manifests), revenue recognition, reconciliations, and fraud prevention controls.