We are seeking a detail-oriented
Staff Accountant
to support our growing manufacturing operations. As the Staff Accountant, you will focus on cost accounting and financial analysis, helping to optimize budgets, improve cost-efficiency and ensure accurate financial reporting. The idóneo candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, manufacturing processes and data analysis.
What you will do:
Cost System Setup & Maintenance
These tasks ensure the foundational accuracy of cost data:
Maintain and update cost standard files; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain departments to ensure accurate cost roll-ups
Maintain cost system documentation and contribute to continuous process improvements
Identify cost variances and monitor pre- and post-calculation reports to highlight negative marginal items
Transactional Recording & Accuracy
These responsibilities involve daily/weekly/monthly entries and data integrity:
Book sales, intercompany transfers, labor, and inventory transactions accurately
Prepare journal entries and verify the accuracy of monthly financial statements
Comparing standard labor budgets against actual payroll expenses to identify inefficiencies or excess spending, such as overtime, idle time, or turnover
Inventory & Cost Analysis
These tasks focus on inventory control and cost evaluation:
Prepare and reconcile monthly plant inventories and general ledger entries
Collect, analyze, and report on operational and manufacturing costs




Conduct annual physical inventory reconciliations and standard cost reevaluations
Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis
These responsibilities support performance tracking and reporting:
Generate financial reports and present variance analysis
Perform account reconciliations and profit analysis
Strategic Advisory & Budget Monitoring
These tasks support decision-making and budget alignment:
Monitor plant activities for alignment with financial and capital budgets
Advise management on cost optimization strategies and process improvements
Audit & Compliance
These responsibilities ensure regulatory and internal control compliance:
Audit internal controls and indirect purchase reports
Support external audit processes including Sarbanes-Oxley
Assist with regulatory duties and miscellaneous financial projects
Conducting periodic physical inventories and audits to verify that assets exist and cycle count materials
What we are looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 2 years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment
Experience with Oracle, SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or similar ERP systems (preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Advanced Excel skills preferred
Excellent organizational, analytical and communicaion skills
High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

📌 Staff Accountant (México)
🏢 Ametek
📍 México