Staff Accountant

Solera Corporation; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 330.000 - 450.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Solera Corporation in Mexico City is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support monthly close, prepare journal entries, and perform balance sheet reconciliations. The role requires familiarity with GAAP, inter-company transactions, and data analysis using Cognos.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and auditors, contribute to process improvements, and maintain strong internal controls while managing ad-hoc analyses in a dynamic environment. Fluent English is expected.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of professional accounting experience with strong skills.
• Public accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a global organization is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the software industry is a plus.
• Experience with MS Dynamics AX ERP and Cognos preferred.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Record quarter-end and year-end closing journal entries.
• Research and explain variances of balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Develop ad-hoc analysis around account balances and propose solutions.
• Support inter-company transactions and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Assist in data upload into Cognos consolidation system.
• Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for balance-sheet accounts.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to adhere to GAAP and policies.
• Work with auditors for quarterly and annual reporting schedules.
• Be flexible to work extended hours as necessary.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Excel proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP

Cognos

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to support the monthly accounting close.
• Record quarter‑end and year‑end closing journal entries.
• Research and explain monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Develop ad‑hoc analysis around account balance differences and propose solutions to resolve issues.
• Support inter‑company transactions and reconciliations and ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Assist in the monthly preparation and upload of required data into Cognos (consolidation system).
• Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various balance‑sheet accounts.
• Analyze balance‑sheet account variances and provide explanations for variances between actual and forecasted balances for income‑statement accounts.
• Prepare detailed balance‑sheet account reconciliations, obtain corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Assist in identifying potential process improvements, documenting new policies and procedures, and contributing to sound internal‑control development.
• Coordinate across cross‑functional departments within the company to aid in analysis, research, and adherence to GAAP accounting standards and internal policies.
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Assist Accounting Manager and perform ad‑hoc analysis and other projects.
• Work with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter‑end/year‑end financial reporting schedules.
• Be flexible to work extended/flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc., as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (required).
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of professional accounting experience with strong accounting skills.
• Public accounting experience is preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience in a global organization strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in the software industry preferred.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and Cognos preferred.
• Fluent in English.
• Chartered accountant (IMCP or US CPA) preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of general accounting functions, practices and US GAAP principles.
• Basic understanding of the requirements of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act and internal controls.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other intermediate functions).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, retain and apply knowledge.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Detail oriented, good judgment and logical decision‑making ability with a hands‑on approach to assigned tasks.