Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for planning, managing, and directing the Mexico accounting and close process while coordinating closely with the Corporate Controller and corporate accounting team to ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX and Mexico statutory/tax accounting rules and regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that you may be asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. You may be asked to perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
- Lead an effective and comprehensive process for all accounting functions, reconciliations and month end close.
- Will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting support. Responsible for the monthly closing process, account reconciliations and department KPIs.
- Work closely with the Corporate Controller. Will work on highly complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires working with other departments and coming up with innovative solutions.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with all tax liabilities and local entity regulations.
- Developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures
- Serve as legal representative for company in Mexico.
- Handle day-to-day SAT interactions
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating the year-end close process with internal and external auditors.
- Ensuring successful completion of the company’s tax filings
- Fully responsible for the Mexico financials and close process
Supervisory Responsibilities – List Teams/Groups
- NA
Qualifications - Knowledge & Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in relevant technical area in financial and administrative management
- Working knowledge of IFRS, USGAAP and MEXGAAP
- Experience and the ability to relate to staff at all levels of an organization.
- Experience with ERP software, and Microsoft office.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Education, Licenses & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field required, Graduate degree desired.
Work Conditions
- 40-hours plus per week
- Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
- Sitting for extended periods of time; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, etc.
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in financial and administrative management
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Working knowledge of IFRS, USGAAP and MEXGAAP
- Experience with ERP software and Microsoft Office
What We Do
Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the worldwide leader in universal control and sensing technologies for the smart home. Its broad portfolio of over 300 pending and current patents includes the world’s most complete database to connect and control thousands of entertainment viewing devices. The company designs, develops, manufactures and ships over 500 innovative products that are used by the world’s leading brands in the audio video, subscription broadcasting, connected home, tablet and smart phone markets. With a global network of design and development services, UEI’s many first-to-market innovations have helped transform the home entertainment control industry over the past 25 years. In 2015, it expanded its product and technology platform to include home automation, intelligent sensing and security.
