Senior Accountant

Solera Holdings, LLC.; Estado de México; On-site; MXN 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Solera Holdings, LLC. is seeking a Senior Accountant to support monthly close processes and provide rigorous balance sheet analysis. The role requires reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and reporting variances to management in English.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of general ledger accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel. CPA or NetSuite/Cognos experience are a plus in a global SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Fluent in English.
• 4–6 years professional general ledger accounting experience and strong accounting skills.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP principles.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyse and prepare monthly journal entries for month end close.
• Prepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, obtain supporting documentation and resolve items.
• Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure timely recording of transactions.
• Identify potential process improvements and document standard operating procedures.
• Provide explanations for account variances and support audit/compliance activities.
• Work with internal/external auditors and prepare quarterly/year-end schedules.
• Collaborate with FP&A and other partners to understand financial changes.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

NetSuite

Cognos

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation. For more information, please visit solera.com.

Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation. For more information, please visit solera.com.

Senior Accountant/Mitikah

Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation. For more information, please visit solera.com.

The Role

The Senior Accountant prepares monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the monthly accounting close. The Senior Accountant may review monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountants. The individual will be responsible for analyzing monthly variances in the P&L and Balance Sheet and reporting the results to management. Critical thinking is “key” as the individual must be able to articulate the “why” behind variances, as well as the mechanics. Prepare ad-hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solutions to resolve; and ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies.

What You’ll Do

• Review, analyse and prepare monthly journal entries for month end close
• Prepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, obtain corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and resolve reconciling items timely
• Analyse large datasets and prepare accruals for various P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Coordinate across cross-functional departments within the company including Purchase to Pay and Customer to Cash to ensure timely recording of customer and vendor transactions
• Assist in identifying potential process improvements, documenting standard operating procedures, and contributing to sound internal control development
• Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate account variances and provide explanations between flux periods for income statement and balance sheet accounts – including the “why” behind the fluctuation
• Work with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter end/year-end financial reporting schedules
• Work closely with FP&A and other business partners to understand the “why” behind changes in the financials
• Support less experienced team members through mentoring
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and other projects

Required

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Fluent in English
• 4-6 years professional general ledger accounting experience and strong accounting skills
• Strong understanding of US GAAP principles
• Critical thinker with a proactive approach to identifying issues and solutions
• Computer literate with at least intermediate proficiency in Excel
• Ability to learn quickly, retain, and apply knowledge
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, good judgement and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach to assigned tasks
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Initiative-taker with strong ethical standards

Preferred

• Master’s degree and CPA
• Prior experience in a large global organization and SaaS industry
• Prior experience with NetSuite / Cognos
• Public Accounting experience
• Strong understanding of the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act and internal controls