Hybrid Accounts Payable Accountant

at MezTal

• Job title: Accounts Payable Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Guadalajara, Mexico

About the role

• Accounts Payable Accountant managing accounting operations for a U.S. client in a hybrid role. Involving tasks such as AP process, reconciliations, and compliance support.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, validation, and coding.
• Review invoices for accuracy and ensure proper accounting classification and documentation.
• Process payments through SUTI AP, including reviewing AI entries, assigning coding, routing for approvals, and monitoring status.
• Export and import transactions into Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Maintain vendor records, including new vendor setup and updates, and obtain documentation such as W-9 forms.
• Support weekly payment runs, including preparation of payment lists and coordination of ACH, wires, and check payments.
• Assist with 1099 reporting and compliance.
• Review capital improvement disbursement requests and supporting documentation.
• Ensure expenses are capitalizable under U.S. GAAP.
• Verify that disbursements comply with loan and lease agreements.
• Request additional documentation when needed.
• Maintain project funding schedules and development budgets.
• Monitor capital expenditures and provide budget tracking and analysis.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Controller for review and funding approvals.
• Prepare and review accounts payable accruals.
• Perform reconciliation of the purchasing subledger to the general ledger.
• Support preparation of quarterly commitments and contingencies reporting.
• Assist with account analysis and aging reports.
• Contribute to month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Support internal control procedures and SOX compliance.
• Assist with internal and external audits as required.
• Participate in special accounting projects and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• (Candidates with a degree in a different discipline may also be considered if they demonstrate solid accounting experience, including practical knowledge of accounts payable processes, journal entries, accrual accounting, and reconciliations).
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and the accounting equation.
• Debit and credit logic.
• Journal entries and accrual accounting.
• Accounts Payable processes.
• Prepaid expenses and expense recognition.
• Bank and account reconciliations.
• Basic financial statement structure (Income Statement and Balance Sheet).
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Experience with Accounts payable platforms.
• Excel for reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Nice to have: Experience with NetSuite.
• Advanced English proficiency is required.

Benefits

• Christmas Bonus: 30 days, to be paid in December.
• Major Medical Expense Insurance: Coverage up to $20,000,000.00 MXN.
• Minor Medical Insurance: VRIM membership with special discounts on doctor’s appointments and accident reimbursements.
• Dental Insurance: Always smile with confidence!
• Life Insurance: (Death and MXN Disability)
• Vacation Days: 12 vacation days in accordance with Federal Labor Law, with prior approval from your manager. + Floating Holidays: 3 floating holidays in addition to the 7 official holidays in Mexico.
• Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy.
• Hybrid Scheme: Enjoy the best of both worlds, remote and in-office work.
• Multicultural Exposure: Work with operations within Mexico and United States.
• MezTal Internal Events: Strike a healthy balance between your professional and personal goals.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefits with different companies for being part of MezTal.
• Academic Agreements: Access to national universities and language schools.