Staff Accountant

Tijuana , Mexico
full-time

AI overview

Support accounting operations for manufacturing, ensuring compliance, managing expenses, and preparing financial statements while contributing to internal control improvements.

Jacuzzi® brand products are manufactured in 5 countries, enjoyed in more than 100 countries worldwide, and employ thousands of people worldwide. Millions of customers around the world trust the Jacuzzi® brand, which stands for decades of innovation, design, performance and ease of use.

We are seeking two Staff Accountants to support our spa manufacturing operations in Mexico.

Responsibilities of a Staff Accountant:

General Accounting

  • Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP).
  • Maintain, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Support preparation of financial statements, internal reports, and audit schedules.

Banking & Cash Management

  • Staff Accountant will perform weekly and monthly bank account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Monitor cash activity and assist with cash flow reporting.

Expense Management & Compliance

  • Monitor compliance with company travels and expense policies.
  • Review employee expense reports for accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to policy.
  • Track corporate credit card transactions and ensure timely submission of expense reports.
  • Follow up with employees on overdue or incomplete expense reports to ensure compliance.
  • Coordinate with HR and department managers regarding outstanding compliance issues when needed.

Compliance & Internal Controls

  • Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation.
  • Help improve internal processes and strengthen financial controls.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and U.S. GAAP.

Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare recurring and ad-hoc schedules for management, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Assist with variance analysis and provide explanations for unusual or unexpected activity.

Other

  • Perform other tasks or special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

Requirements of a Staff Accountant

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • 1–3 years of accounting experience; internship or corporate accounting experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
  • Bilingual: Spanish and English (advance level advance required).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
  • Experience using ERP systems (e.g., Infor, NetSuite).
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication skills and professionalism when interacting with employees.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and confidentiality.

 

Benefits

Benefits exceeding the law

Jacuzzi Group is a leading global manufacturer of hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment. More than four thousand global employees work across a portfolio of brands, including Jacuzzi, Sundance Spas, Hydropool Swim Spas and Hot Tubs, Dimension One Spas, Dream Maker, Sun & Soul, Sunrise Spas, Vortex Spas, and more.With manufacturing and warehouse operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, Chile, and Australia, we have more than 65 years of experience delivering innovative wellness products to consumers across our many brands. Our products are available globally, with our primary customers being specialty, big-box, and internet retailers, including The Home Depot, Ferguson, Costco, and Build.com. We also sell directly to consumers, builders, plumbers, and installation service providers through our network of thousands of independent authorized dealers.

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