Inventory, Cost & Tax Specialist Temporary

MKS Inc.; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MKS Instruments seeks an Inventory, Cost & Tax Specialist to partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse, and Manufacturing teams in supporting inventory management, cost accounting, and tax compliance. You will report to the Principal Accountant and help ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes close collaboration across departments, governance of inventory valuation, variance analysis, and tax reporting with a strong Excel

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting, inventory management, cost accounting, taxation, or financial analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, valuation, control processes, and tax compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Manage inventory accounting activities, including reconciliations, valuation, cycle counts, and variance analysis.
• Support close processes related to inventory, cost accounting, and tax accounts.
• Analyze standard versus actual costs and investigate variances to improve performance.
• Prepare tax calculations, schedules, reconciliations, and tax compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure inventory accuracy and internal controls.
• Support audits with financial analysis and documentation related to inventory, costs, and taxes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls in inventory, cost accounting, and tax activities.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and tax regulations.

Conocimientos

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Tax compliance

Advanced Excel

ERP systems knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Economics

Herramientas

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As an Inventory, Cost & Tax Specialist at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse, and Manufacturing teams to support inventory management, cost accounting, and tax compliance activities while ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will report to the Principal Accountant.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Managing inventory accounting activities, including reconciliations, inventory valuation, cycle count reviews, and variance analysis.
• Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes related to inventory, cost accounting, and tax accounts.
• Analyzing standard versus actual costs and investigating cost variances to improve operational and financial performance.
• Preparing tax calculations, supporting schedules, tax reconciliations, and documentation required for compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with established internal controls.
• Supporting internal and external audits by providing financial analysis, documentation, and process explanations related to inventory, costs, and taxes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency within inventory, cost accounting, and tax-related activities.
• Maintaining compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable tax regulations.

Travel Requirements

Up to 5% travel may be required.

Skills You Bring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of job-related experience in accounting, inventory management, cost accounting, taxation, or financial analysis.

Required Experience & Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, inventory valuation methodologies, and inventory control processes.
• Experience with standard costing, cost variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of tax compliance requirements, including VAT (IVA), Income Tax (ISR), withholding taxes, and related reporting obligations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, lookups, and financial data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP,
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing, technology, semiconductor, chemical, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Exposure to multinational corporate environments.
• Experience supporting tax audits and statutory compliance reviews.
• Continuous improvement or Lean process improvement experience.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Principal Accountant.

Financial Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of inventory balances, cost accounting transactions, tax-related accounts, and associated financial reporting.
• Supports inventory valuation reviews, cost analyses, and tax compliance activities impacting financial statements.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to observe documents, spreadsheets, and reports at close range.

Working Conditions

• Operates in a professional office environment.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Frequently works with financial systems, ERP platforms, and data analysis tools.
• Noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
• May occasionally support physical inventory counts in warehouse or manufacturing environments.