The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the accounting operations a Retirement Community during a period of significant transformation and growth. This is a hands-on accounting position for a highly motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership of deliverables, and consistently meets deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform full-cycle accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Analyze financial transactions and identify discrepancies or unusual variances.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting activities.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
- Ensure all assigned deliverables are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Escalate risks, blockers, or missing information proactively rather than waiting until deadlines are missed.
- Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting.
- Professional License (Cédula Profesional).
- 7-8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong full-cycle accounting experience.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close.
- Experience preparing and reviewing accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience working with operations teams at the property level.
- Eligible to work in Mexico.
Preferred
- Experience working in a small public accounting firm.
- Experience in audit, tax, or accounting services environments.
- Experience supporting multi-entity accounting operations.
- Experience with Yardi.
Benefits
Why Join MezTal?
At MezTal, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, be part of a supportive team, and enjoy a culture that values work-life balance and professional development.
- Christmas Bonus: 30 days, to be paid in December.
- Major Medical Expense Insurance: Coverage up to $25,000,000.00 MXN.
- Dental Insurance: Always smile with confidence!
- Life Insurance: (Death and MXN Disability)
- Vacation Days: 12 vacation days in accordance with Federal Labor Law + Floating Holidays: 3 floating holidays in addition to the 7 official holidays in Mexico.
- Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy.
- Multicultural Exposure: Work with operations within Mexico and the 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.