Senior Accountant

Universal Electronics Inc.; Xico; Remote; MXN 781,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Electronics Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Mexico operations, with remote/work-from-home flexibility. The role focuses on planning, managing, and directing the Mexico accounting and close process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SOX and local tax rules.

You will collaborate with the Corporate Controller, lead month-end close, and maintain internal controls while handling SAT interactions and year-end audits. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial and administrative management.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and MEXGAAP.
• Experience with ERP software and Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting functions, reconciliations and month-end close.
• Manage daily accounting support and monthly close process.
• Collaborate with Corporate Controller and aid in complex problem solving.
• Ensure internal controls compliance and tax obligations.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Represent the company legally in Mexico and handle SAT interactions.
• Coordinate year-end close with auditors and ensure accurate tax filings.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Accountant

Salary: $70,000 - 90,000 monthly

Empresa: Universal Electronics Inc. Tipo de empleo: Tiempo completo Remote / Work from Home

We are a Monterrey, Mexico location looking for an analytical, strong, and financial experienced knowledge person to join to CG Mexico Remote Controls a subsidiary from Universal Electronics $70,000 - $90,000 a month

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for planning, managing, and directing the Mexico accounting and close process while coordinating closely with the Corporate Controller and corporate accounting team to ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX and Mexico statutory/tax accounting rules and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that you may be asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. You may be asked to perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

• Lead an effective and comprehensive process for all accounting functions, reconciliations and month end close.
• Will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting support. Responsible for the monthly closing process, account reconciliations and department KPIs.
• Work closely with the Corporate Controller. Will work on highly complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires working with other departments and coming up with innovative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with all tax liabilities and local entity regulations.
• Developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures
• Serve as legal representative for company in Mexico.
• Handle day-to-day SAT interactions
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating the year-end close process with internal and external auditors.
• Ensuring successful completion of the company’s tax filings
• Fully responsible for the Mexico financials and close process

Supervisory Responsibilities – List Teams/Groups

• Accounts Payable

Qualifications - Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in relevant technical area in financial and administrative management
• Working knowledge of IFRS, USGAAP and MEXGAAP
• Experience and the ability to relate to staff at all levels of an organization.
• Experience with ERP software, and Microsoft office.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Education, Licenses & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field required, Graduate degree desired.

Israel Gonzalez. Hr Manager

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