Accounting Lead

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

As an Accounting Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing General Ledger accounts, internal control policies and procedures, and tax statutory reporting. Your role will focus on ensuring compliance, financial accuracy, and efficiency in accounting processes while supporting tax projects and financial reporting.

About the Job:

• Design and execute quarterly and annual audit plans using a risk-based approach to ensure compliance with corporate policies.

• Conduct audits of policies and procedures to align with internal control standards.

• Evaluate key controls periodically through testing and other methods.

• Support internal and external audits, including year-end corporate finance internal control audits.

• Oversee general accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.

• Manage statutory general ledger compliance with Mexico’s tax laws.

• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Coordinate fixed asset control, reconciliations, and process audits.

• Monitor and administer bank transactions and treasury activities.

• Prepare and file tax declarations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

• Support intercompany billing, follow up on payments, and analyze cash flow.

• Collaborate with the payroll team to ensure compliance with payroll laws.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a strong focus on tax.

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, taxation, accounts payable, or bank and accounts receivable within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger functions, and month-end/year-end close processes.

• Expertise in Mexico’s tax laws and compliance requirements.

• Experience with SAP CO, MM, and PP is a plus.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and global teams.

• Detail-oriented with a results-driven mindset.

• Effective communication and ability to manage conflicts.

• Self-directed with the ability to set priorities and work independently.

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values—Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results-Driven, Integrity, and Innovation—support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers' products and systems. We are an equal-opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference—everywhere, every day.

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