Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Viasat is a global company on a mission to deliver connections that can change the world. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to manage the accounting, compliance, and financial close activities for their Mexico legal entities, ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and local regulations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes for the Mexico legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, account analyses, and supporting schedules
- Serve as the primary accounting contact for the Mexico entities, providing support and guidance to local and global stakeholders
- Support the preparation and review of statutory financial statements and regulatory reporting required by Mexican authorities
- Collaborate with Tax, Payroll, and external service providers to ensure compliance with Mexican tax regulations, including VAT, withholding taxes, income tax, and other local filing requirements
- Coordinate and support external auditors, tax advisors, and government agencies during audits and compliance reviews
- Assist with special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives as needed
Skills
- 5 to 7 years' accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
- Proven understanding of GAAP, financial statements, and accounting theory
- Excellent communication skills and ability to partner and build collaborations within and outside the accounting team
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and multi-task within a dynamic environment
- Chartered Accountant and/or Big 4 public accounting experience
- Experience working in a global organization with intercompany experience a plus
- Experience working in an enterprise ERP system (e.g., Oracle, SAP)
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