Job title
senior accountant
position purpose
handles the reconciliations of the general ledger (gl), accounts and transactions. Analyzes and explains the variances, between plan and real of the accounts in the income statement and balance sheet. Coordinate in conjunction with the accounting manager month and annual close.
primary accountabilities
- prepare the cip package to capitalize store projects
- coordinate the period, quarter, and year end close, prepare financial statements for analysis and review. Analyzes and reviews explanations provided by partners.
- review drop site reserve and monitor its progress on the pipeline tracking and store dev system to ensure timely write off in company books. Also assign new store numbers to store projects.
- creation and implementation of accounting procedures and internal controls as required to ensure all transactions are recorded correctly and timely in both general ledger systems.
- validate and provide information for annual statutory financial reports required by the accounting department related with the external audit for us and mex gaap. Provide and give follow up to internal and external clients regarding to daily activity and nature of the business by preparing reports.
- assists other departments and stores with any doubts that arises due to income or balance transactions for the store operations. Assists manager with special projects or adhoc analysis when it is required.
- coordinates and review intercompany invoicing, settlement and cashflows. Prepares and analyzes intercompany transactions, prepares journal adjustments to ensure accuracy.
education & experience
level of formal education: a bachelor's degree (ba, bs) or equivalent.
area of study: accounting (mex/us gaap, ifrs)
years of experience: three to five years.
type of experience: general accounting experience with preference in shared service centers and retail industry.
special certifications or technical skills: cp, mexico gaap experience, erp.
other/preferred: experience in a multinational environment and knowledge of accounting rules in both mexico and us. Intermediate to advanced computer and english skills.