Founded in 2015, Knit People is a general leader in business administration services, specializing in global entity management, corporate secretarial services, and comprehensive payroll and HR administrative support. With a mission to empower businesses by ensuring compliance across borders and supporting their global growth, we help companies streamline their operations while adapting to ever-changing regulatory landscapes. We currently support businesses across 40 countries and have offices in Canada, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Mexico.

We are currently looking for a talented accountant to join our fast-growing company. As our future accountant, you will work closely with the accounting, sales and product teams to improve Knit's processes and ensure that all our customers have a fantastic experience!

Please note that this position is currently remote but will transition to an in-office role. As the company moves to an in-office environment, the office will be located within Mexico.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reconciliation & Compliance

- Perform detailed reconciliations of payroll-related financial data, including wages, taxes, deductions, and benefits, to ensure accuracy and alignment with client records and Knit’s systems.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial records, leveraging advanced accounting skills to maintain compliance with local, regional, and international regulations.
- Prepare and review statutory payroll filings, such as tax returns and year-end financial reports, ensuring timely submission and adherence to legal standards.

Payroll Accounting Oversight

- Oversee payroll accounting processes for assigned clients,



ensuring proper journal entries, general ledger postings, and financial reporting tied to payroll activities.
- Conduct quarterly and year-end payroll audits, verifying accuracy of financial data, reconciling accounts, and ensuring proper documentation for internal and external audits.
- Collaborate with payroll teams to validate data inputs and outputs, providing accounting expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex payroll discrepancies.

Problem-Solving & Client Support

- Act as Level 2 support for escalated payroll accounting issues, analyzing and resolving client inquiries related to financial discrepancies, tax calculations, or reporting errors.
- Provide clients with actionable insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to improve payroll accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain detailed client-specific accounting notes, ensuring all reconciliations, adjustments, and resolutions are well-documented for transparency and continuity.

Process Improvement & Internal Collaboration

- Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., payroll, finance, and compliance) to streamline accounting processes, reduce errors, and enhance financial reporting efficiency.
- Contribute to the development of internal tools, templates, and best practices for payroll reconciliation and financial audits.




- Serve as a subject matter expert in payroll accounting and compliance, offering guidance to internal teams and clients on complex financial matters.

Qualifications

- Proficient in both spoken and written English and Spanish, with excellent communication skills.
- 5-10 years of experience in full-cycle accounting or payroll accounting analysis, preferably in a public accounting firm, payroll provider, or employer of record setting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with demonstrated ability to build working papers, perform detailed reconciliations, and analyze intricate payroll-related datasets using formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and other analytical tools.
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with a strong ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.
- High degree of responsibility and the ability to work efficiently under pressure, adapting quickly in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is strongly preferred; relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, payroll compliance) are a plus.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17,000.00 - $25,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- The position will begin remotely and transition to a full-time, 5-day in-office role at our Mexico City office. Are you open to working in the office once the transition takes place?
- Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

- Accounting: 5 years (Required)
- Payroll: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

- English (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Accountant (Quintana Roo)
🏢 Knit Management Consulting de C.V.
📍 Quintana Roo