Staff Accountant - GAAP Close & Variance Analysis

Solera Corporation; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 330,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP

Cognos

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Job description

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.