Senior Accountant

Kontoor Brands, Inc.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. in Mexico City seeks a Senior Accountant to lead the monthly close for the Mexico sales business, including journal entries for inventory, reserves, AP, accruals, prepaids, and refund liabilities.

This role reports to the local Controller and participates in the accounting and treasury organization supporting the Wrangler brand. The ideal candidate will have a college degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Must possess a college degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or similar designation preferred but not required).
• Must have moderate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e., ability to structure and analyze larger data sets and write formulas).
• Should possess 5+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Detail oriented and able to comply with tight deadlines.
• Experience in SAP S/4 HANA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Responsible for timely and accurate monthly financial reporting to the corporate office.
• Display peak levels of ethics and morality, representing the office with integrity and a proactive 'lead by example' approach.
• Coach and develop less-experienced staff.

Skills

Excel

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or similar designation

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

Job description

Who We Are: Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting: This role will be based in Mexico City, MX and serve as the lead Senior Accountant for the Mexico sales business, reporting directly to the local Controller. This person will be an integral team member in the newly-formed accounting and treasury organization that supports the Wrangler® brand business. This position will lead the monthly financial close process for the Mexico City business, which consists of the Wrangler® brand, focusing on accurate and timely monthly financial close journal entries and reporting to the corporate office, as well as certain Treasury responsibilities in payables and cash management. This person should consistently demonstrate a high level of ethics to all members of the accounting team and the organization, with responsibility to execute and adhere to internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) guidelines.

Key responsibilities will include preparation of journal entries associated with the financial close, including accounts such as inventory and related reserves, bad debt reserves, AP and accruals, prepaids, and refund liabilities for customer returns and discounts. This position is also responsible for the preparation and/or review of monthly account reconciliations, and execution of Kontoor's internal controls framework in compliance with SOX requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation and review of monthly journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Responsible for timely and accurate monthly financial reporting to the corporate office.
• Display peak levels of ethics and morality, representing the office with integrity and a proactive "lead by example" approach.
• Coach and develop less-experienced staff.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a college degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or similar designation preferred but not required).
• Must have moderate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e., ability to structure and analyze larger data sets and write formulas).
• Should possess 5+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Detail oriented and able to comply with tight deadlines.
• Experience in SAP S/4 HANA is preferred but not required.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work.

• Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future.
• We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel.
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents.
• Flexible Fridays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. Kontoor Brands is a lifestyle apparel company with a strong established global footprint. We operate in more than 50 countries, with corporate offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, as well as internal manufacturing facilities located in the Western Hemisphere.

This is an exciting time to be a part of Kontoor Brands globally, as we are focused on leveraging our global platform to drive brand growth and are committed to further geographic expansion.

Diversity Vision Statement

Kontoor Brands is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business.

The continued success and growth of Kontoor Brands is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout Kontoor Brands around the world.

Kontoor Brands is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled.

Kontoor Brands is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our Kontoor Brands associates and Kontoor Brands applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.