Bilingual Accounting Specialist - Mexico (Tlalnepantla de Baz)

About the role

A U.S.-affiliated global distributor serving the paper and tissue industry across more than 80 countries is expanding its Mexican operation, which connects Mexican paper mills with converting companies. It is looking for an accounting and office administrative specialist to work closely with the local consulting CFO and the U.S.-based Group CFO, taking ownership of day-to-day accounting, financial reporting support, SAT and CFDI compliance, payroll coordination, administration and finance-related projects. The position is full-time and in-office in Tlalnepantla de Baz, Estado de México.

Key responsibilities

• Own and coordinate day-to-day accounting activities in partnership with the local consulting CFO and U.S. finance leadership
• Support an accurate and timely month-end close, including account analysis, reconciliations, financial statement preparation and ad hoc reporting
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Mexican accounting, tax, SAT, CFDI and electronic invoicing requirements
• Coordinate with U.S.-based Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams on local transactions, billing, collections and payments
• Prepare documentation and schedules for audits, transfer pricing initiatives and other accounting projects
• Strengthen internal controls, procedures, process documentation and segregation of duties
• Coordinate local payroll inputs, employee administration and benefits processes
• Maintain corporate and administrative records and support legal entity compliance
• Coordinate office administration and partner with U.S.-based IT resources on systems, technology, ERP and process-improvement initiatives

Required profile

• At least 2 years of hands-on accounting experience, with solid knowledge of core accounting principles, month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Practical experience with Mexican accounting, tax and regulatory compliance, including SAT requirements
• Experience with billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable or a combination of these
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field
• Strong written and spoken English, able to work directly with U.S.-based executives
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in Tlalnepantla de Baz

Required skills

• Advanced Excel, including functions, PivotTables and charts
• Nice to have: CFDI and electronic invoicing, ERP implementation (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics GP), Power BI, transfer pricing support, audit preparation and payroll coordination