The Role

The Staff Accountant prepares monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the monthly accounting close; records quarter‑end and year‑end closing journal entries; researches and explains monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L; accounts; prepares ad‑hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solutions to resolve; supports inter‑company transactions and reconciliations; and ensures accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.

What You Will Do

- Support the monthly close process and ensure that all assigned close activities are accurately completed in a timely manner
- Assist in the monthly preparation and upload of required data into Cognos (consolidation system)
- Review, analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for month‑end close related to general corporate accounting processes
- Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various balance sheet accounts
- Support inter‑company transactions and reconciliations
- 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 in ad‑hoc analysis and other projects
- Works with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter‑end/year‑end financial reporting schedules
- Must be flexible to work extended/flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc., as necessary

What You Will Bring

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required. Master’s degree preferred.

Professional Skills Experience

- 2‑5 years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skills
- Public Accounting experience preferred, but not required
- Prior experience in a general organization strongly preferred
- Prior experience in the software industry preferred
- Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and Cognos preferred

Knowledge

- Must be fluent in English
- Chartered accountant (IMCP or US CPA) is 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 function, and other intermediate functions)
- Good 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

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📌 Accountant (México)
🏢 Solera Holdings
📍 México