The Accounting Analyst LATAM will be responsible for supporting Mattel's accounting operations, ensuring compliance with local GAAP (BRGAAP), IFRS, US GAAP, and reporting requirements to the regional hub in Mexico and HQ in the US. The role involves monthly closing, reconciliations, provisions, tax accounting, audits, and SOX controls, ensuring accuracy of financial statements and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Do
•Perform and review account reconciliations (balance sheet and P&L;) within defined deadlines.
•Manage accounting for fixed assets, depreciation, leasing, provisions, sales adjustments, shrinkage, and direct taxes.
•Execute cut-off controls, gross billing confirmations, reconciliation between Smart and Cognos, and FX updates in HFM.
•Post and review journal entries for income tax, SG&A;, and accruals.
•Support external (Big4) and internal audits, including SOX testing.
•Ensure accurate accounting of intercompany transactions and FX operations.
•Collaborate with related functions (AP, AR, Treasury, Payroll, Costs, Inventory, Revenue).
•Drive process improvements, automation, and control enhancements.
Who We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of accounting experience in retail and/or multinational companies.
- Solid experience in month-end closing, audits, SOX/internal controls, and ERP implementations (Oracle preferred).
- Accounting standards: BRGAAP, IFRS, US GAAP.
- Advanced Excel
- IA management
- Languages: Portuguese (desirable), English (advanced),
- Strong analytical skills, deadline orientation, and quality focus.
- Proactive, organized, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You
📌 Accounting Analyst (México)
🏢 Mattel
📍 México