Senior Accountant — Close, Controls & Process Automation

Lyft; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyft seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Accounting Operations team in Mexico, focusing on the monthly close, reconciliations, and controls in a fast-paced setting.

The candidate should have a BS in Accounting/Finance, 6+ years of experience (public accounting preferred), and strong English. Proficiency in Excel and Google Apps is essential; Oracle experience is a plus. Expect cross-functional collaboration and process automation.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.
• BS in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• 6+ years accounting experience; public accounting preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SOX and internal controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Month-End: assist in monthly close and reconciliations across accounting teams.
• Process optimization to reduce close cycle time and drive efficiencies.
• Document and implement scalable accounting processes and controls.
• Conduct balance sheet analyses and provide insights into trends.
• Support audit activities with documentation and responses.
• Contribute to SOX compliance for accounting operations.
• Lead ad-hoc projects and cross-functional automation efforts.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Excel & Google Apps

Oracle

Public accounting

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Oracle ERP

Job description

Lyft seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Accounting Operations team in Mexico, focusing on the monthly close, reconciliations, and controls in a fast-paced setting.

The candidate should have a BS in Accounting/Finance, 6+ years of experience (public accounting preferred), and strong English. Proficiency in Excel and Google Apps is essential; Oracle experience is a plus. Expect cross-functional collaboration and process automation.