Accounting Assistant / Asistente de Contabilidad

Avantor in Xalostoc is HIRING! This opportunity is ONSITE with the opportunity to turn into a HYBRID ROLE! The work schedule is Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm. In this role you will work under limited supervision, maintain accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices. Receive, process, and reconcile statements.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for managers. Generate and review monthly reports. Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures.
Under general supervision, work collaboratively with others in the organization to provide detailed reports that include projections for profits and losses. Present financial reports and estimates to decision makers within the organization. Utilize math skills to analyze key financial data. Provide solutions to accounting issues as they arise. Investigate and provide feedback on accounting irregularities.
Record accounting entries for various expenses categories, process entries in Protean (MX system) and manage accounting of reimbursement, travel & representation, and payroll expenses.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in accounting or a similar position
• SAP experience preferred
• English - intermediate level

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Responsible for tracking and journaling holding company activity in APM general ledger.
• Register and maintain accounting entries records on the company system (Reimbursements & travel expenses; vendor and payroll payments).
• Maintain the chart of accounts up to date.
• Register and process payroll entries and reporting.
• Register and balance petty cash
• Follow the safety rules for its proper implementation.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing; prepare necessary journal entries and accruals.
• Monthly and quarterly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts to the general ledger.
• Perform inter-company accounting and reconciliations.
• Perform regular month-end closing activities and consolidation activities for Mexico Finance.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports upon request with MS Excel analysis.
• Ensures accuracy and consistency in reporting of data.
• Audit support.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Mexico Fiscal (ISR, IVA, IETU, CFF) experience
• Bilingual (Spanish and English at least 60%)
• Basic Knowledge in Mexico legislation
• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate), able to work pivot tables
• Able to work with ERP systems
• Knowledge of general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Knowledge of parent and subsidiary accounting
   

ENVIRONMENTAL Working Conditions & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Conditions)

The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, or carrying objects that may weigh up to 15 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.