Accounting Manager

THE COMPANY

Our client is a worldwide leader in the fabrication of specialty cables dedicated to supporting networking, computer and telecommunications providers with a broad range of electronic component solutions.  Our client seeks an Accounting Manager with a strong statutory accounting, accounts payable and Mexico fiscal tax accounting background. This organization has a history of providing quality products, brands have a reputation for excellence that spans nearly half a century. The ideal candidate will lead and manage high speed connectors and cables businesses in a high technology environment and with new businesses introductions and aggressive growth. This position is based in Mexicali and reports to a Mexicali Campus Controller.

THE POSITION

The Accounting Manager is responsible for Accounting, payroll and fiscal accounting for multiple sites and multiple business units in a large campus:

Accounting:

• Massive & manual journal entry uploads during the month in AX Dynamics Microsoft system for P&L preparation.
• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations vs Contpaq system (Statutory Accounting)
• Accounts payable process approval (weekly)

Payroll:

• Payroll review and approval
• Taxes withholding to employee’s verification.
• Departments approval set up in TRESS system.
• Review Payroll concepts for correct taxes set up.
• Xmas bonus calculation and withholding tax.
• Employee’s profit-sharing calculations and withholding tax.
• Employee’s savings account administration and distribution
• Employee’s Savings fund annual administration and distribution.

Fiscal (Statutory Accounting)

• Responsible for preparation and payment of Monthly Federal taxes prepayments
• Responsible for Social Security and Housing Fund Monthly and bimonthly payments.
• Responsible for preparation of State Payroll tax payments
• Annual Income tax return and tax payments.
• Annual Employee’s income tax return
• Annual Social Security Risk prime calculation.
• Calculation of Safe harbor option (2025 and future years)

THE CANDIDATE

• Bachelor degree in Accounting
• Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish
• 5-7 years of experience in similar positions such as Accounting Manager or similar in the maquiladora industry.
• Sup[ervisory skills required.
• Strong background in general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and Mexico tax accounting. 
• Able to grow one level above this position to a Controller role in 3 to 5 years.
• Experience with TRESS (or similar) and Contpaq required. ERP  Microsoft AX Dynamics a plus
• Advanced EXCEL
• Ideal candidate candidate will be extremely detailed, disciplined, highly analytical, possess a strong work ethic, a team player, and able to meet strict deadlines. 

Must have knowledge in all Mexico fiscal laws:

• Income Tax law
• Value Added Tax law (VAT).
• Social Security & Housing fund tax law
• Customs Law (import/export customs law)
• Mexico Labor law / Employment law
• State laws.
• IMMEX