Accountant

Location: Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico (Hybrid / On-site)Department: Finance & AccountingReports To: Finance Manager / Senior AccountantEmployment Type: Full-Time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Finance Specialist to join our team in Mexico. In this role, you will handle day-to-day accounting and operational finance tasks, ensuring strict compliance with local Mexican tax regulations (SAT) and company policies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate financial records, manage electronic invoicing (CFDI), and support month-end closing activities.Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Accounting & Ledger Entry: Assist with routine journal entries, voucher preparation, and maintaining accurate general ledger records in accordance with Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIF).CFDI & Invoicing Management: Issue, validate, and organize electronic invoices (CFDI 4.0), XML, and PDF files via the SAT portal or ERP system. Ensure all supplier expense vouchers comply with local tax deductibility requirements.Accounts Payable & Receivable (AP/AR): Track vendor payments, review employee expense reports, issue payment receipts (Complemento de Pago), and follow up on customer accounts receivable aging schedules.Bank Reconciliation & Cash Flow: Conduct daily bank reconciliations, manage petty cash vouchers, and prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.Tax & Audit Support: Assist in gathering monthly invoice and tax data to support external accountants/tax advisors with tax filings (IVA, ISR, DIOT) and annual audit preparation.Document Management: Maintain, organize, and archive accounting records, tax documents, and financial contracts in compliance with local regulatory requirements.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Licenciatura en Contaduría o Finanzas).Experience: 1–2 years of hands-on experience in basic accounting, bookkeeping, or AP/AR in Mexico (promising recent graduates with relevant internship experience will also be considered).Local Compliance Knowledge: Basic understanding of Mexican tax compliance rules, SAT portal navigation, CFDI 4.0 regulations, and Mexican NIF.Technical Skills: Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables). Experience with accounting ERP software is a strong plus.Language Skills: Fluent/Native Spanish; Professional Business English (written and spoken) for cross-border team communications and reporting.Attributes: High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, integrity, and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving.