Staff Accountant

Jacuzzi de México, S.A. de C.V.; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 429,000 - 602,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturing company in Tijuana seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Accounting & Finance team. The role involves daily accounting activities, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and have 1–3 years of experience. Proficiency in U.S. GAAP, Microsoft Excel, and ERP systems is essential, along with effective communication skills and attention to detail. Competitive salary offered.

Formación

• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate accounting.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsabilidades

• Support daily accounting activities and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close ensuring deadlines are met.
• Perform bank account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy adherence.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Bilingual: English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (e.g., Infor, NetSuite)

Descripción del empleo

The Staff Accountant supports the Accounting & Finance team through daily accounting activities, general ledger maintenance, and compliance monitoring. This role plays a key part in month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and ensuring employees follow company travel and expense policies.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP).
• Maintain, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support preparation of financial statements, internal reports, and audit schedules.

Banking & Cash Management

• Perform weekly and monthly bank account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor cash activity and assist with cash flow reporting.

Expense Management & Compliance

• Monitor compliance with company travel and expense policies.
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to policy.
• Track corporate credit card transactions and ensure timely submission of expense reports.
• Follow up with employees on overdue or incomplete expense reports to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with HR and department managers regarding outstanding compliance issues when needed.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation.
• Help improve internal processes and strengthen financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and U.S. GAAP.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc schedules for management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Assist with variance analysis and provide explanations forunusual or unexpected activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; internship or corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Bilingual: English (advance level advance required).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., Infor, NetSuite).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills and professionalism when interacting with employees.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and confidentiality.