JOB TITLE: Senior Accounting Manager
COMPENSATION: $95,838 - $113,179 MXN/month
LOCATION: Guadalajara, MX JOB DESCRIPTION
EIS is searching for an organized, analytical, and decisive Senior Accounting Manager with excellent leadership and communication skills to ensure department accuracy, efficiency and provide strong leadership to our Accounts Payable department. To succeed, the candidate should be focused on optimizing strategic department initiatives and building lasting relationships with others within and outside of the business. The position will be responsible for managing the accounts payable activities for both the US and LATAM business including the processing and payment of invoices timely, proper matching of purchase order and receiving documents, correct distribution of expense to the general ledger, and proper storage of supporting documents. This position also assists in performance evaluations and managing team members to achieve goals set forth by management. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating accounts payable staff members in Mexico and the US
Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial information to management and government agencies
Developing, implementing, improving, and enforcing budgets, policies, and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Administrator of the Concur Expense and Invoice Management System
Ensure EDI and Conexium vendor process is functioning as expected
Ensure proper coding and distribution of expenses to the general ledger
Develop and maintain key metrics as required by management
Perform account reconciliations of vendor payable accounts and research and resolve discrepancies
Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Ensure timely processing and completion of month-end, quarter-end and end-of-year transactions, reporting requirements and close process.
Perform various close activities ensuring branch expense review and provision, in addition to support audit requests as directed by management.
Experience with IRS 1099 compliance and reporting/documentation for audits
Work cross functionally with other departments within the company
Assist in complex initiatives to streamline and improve the Accounts Payable process through systems automation and process improvements
Assist in M& A projects as needed
Setting and facilitating the achievement of department objectives
Other tasks as directed by management SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Detail-oriented, proactive with a strong sense of urgency
Fluently bilingual in English and Spanish
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong organization, problem solving, reporting, and analysis skills
Proficient in Microsoft excel
Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, or a related field
At least 7 years of experience in accounting with staff management of five or more employees, documentation and training experience
Extensive knowledge of accounting and management principles and accounts payable procedures
SAP, EDI, and Concur experience preferred