Accountant

Burnett Specialists; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists seeks a fully bilingual Accountant to support finance operations across Mexico and Central America from The Woodlands, TX. You will implement streamlined processes, leverage AI and Power BI for reporting, and collaborate with cross- functional teams on growth projects.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and fluency in English and Spanish. CPA is preferred, MBA is a plus; SAP and OneStream experience valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Fully fluent in English and Spanish; 80% Spanish usage daily.
• 3+ years progressive accounting experience, international exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting across Mexico and Central America.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting docs.
• Oversee A/P, A/R, invoicing, vendor payments, and reimbursements.
• Manage O2C cycle, invoicing, collections, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate transactions with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.
• Monitor cash flow, bank activity, and operating expenses.
• Support regulatory compliance and external advisors; maintain internal controls.
• Assist budgeting, analytics, and regional financial initiatives; drive process improvements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation (preferred)

MBA (plus)

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a fully bilingual (English/Spanish) Accountant to join its expanding finance team in The Woodlands, Texas.This is an exciting opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting financial operations across Mexico and Central America while helping develop the processes, systems, and reporting capabilities needed to support continued expansion.We are looking for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience working with international operations, and an innovative mindset. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is enthusiastic about leveraging AI, automation, Power BI, and modern financial reporting tools to improve efficiency and drive better business decisions.This is more than a traditional accounting role. It is an opportunity to make an impact, build processes, and grow alongside an organization with significant expansion plans.Accounting & Financial OperationsManage day-to-day accounting activities supporting operations across Mexico and Central America.Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation.Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer invoicing, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements.Manage the Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle, including invoicing, collections, account reconciliations, and dispute resolution.Coordinate financial transactions and reconciliations with third-party manufacturers, distributors, and strategic suppliers.Monitor cash flow, bank accounts, credit card activity, and operating expenses.Partner with external accounting and tax advisors to support regulatory compliance and tax requirements.Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.Regional Finance & Business PartnershipServe as a key finance resource for operations throughout Mexico and Central America.Collaborate with local transactional accounting support in Mexico while taking broader responsibility for Central American accounting activities.Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial teams, and external business partners.Support budgeting, financial analysis, and management reporting.Assist the Finance Director with special projects, process improvements, and regional financial initiatives.Technology, Reporting & Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities to streamline accounting processes through automation and technology.Leverage business intelligence and reporting platforms, including Power BI, to enhance financial visibility.Embrace emerging AI-powered accounting and analytics tools to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making.Help establish scalable accounting procedures and controls as the Americas business continues to grow.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting.Full professional fluency in English and Spanish is required, with approximately 80% of day-to-day business conducted in Spanish.Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience.Strong understanding of the Order-to-Cash cycle, financial reconciliations, invoicing, and account management.Knowledge of Mexican GAAP and IFRS.Experience working with international accounting operations, ideally involving Mexico or Central America.Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems and financial reporting tools.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate across international teams.Highly PreferredCPA designation or actively pursuing CPA certification; MBA is a plus.Experience in the oil and gas, lubricants, industrial products, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics industries.Hands-on experience with SAP, OneStream, Power BI, or similar financial systems.Experience managing financial relationships with third-party manufacturers, blenders, distributors, or suppliers.Familiarity with AI-enabled reporting, automation, and analytics platforms.Experience supporting accounting operations in Mexico and/or Central America.A track record of improving accounting processes and implementing more efficient workflows.HOUWD51