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; research and explain monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L; accounts; prepare ad-hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solution 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 aide 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 and 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 Wiil Bring

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Skills

- 2-5 years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skills
- Public Accounting experience preferred, but not required
- Prior experience in global organization strongly preferred
- Prior experience in 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 knowledgeAbility 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

About Solera

Solera is the integral leader in vehicle lifecycle management software-as-a-service, data, and services. Through four lines of business – vehicle claims, vehicle repairs, vehicle solutions and fleet solutions – Solera is home to many leading brands in the vehicle lifecycle ecosystem, including Identifix, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, LoJack, Spireon, eDriving/Mentor, Explore, CAP HPI, Autodata, and others. Solera empowers its customers to succeed in the digital age by providing them with a “one-stop shop” solution that streamlines operations, offers data-driven analytics, and enhances customer engagement, which Solera believes helps customers drive sales, promote customer retention, and improve profit margins. Solera serves over 300,000 global customers and partners in 100+ countries.

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📌 Staff Accountant (México)
🏢 Solera
📍 México