Staff Accountant

Reports To:

Controller / Finance Manager

The Staff Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting operations of a meat exporting company with entities in the United States and Mexico. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, managing inventory and cost accounting activities, and assisting with cross-border transactions and compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a multi-entity, international environment.

• Record and maintain accurate general ledger entries for U.S. and Mexican entities
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts

• Process vendor invoices and ensure proper coding and approvals
• Monitor accounts receivable, apply customer payments, and assist with collections
• Reconcile intercompany transactions between U.S. and Mexico entities

• Track inventory movements, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods
• Assist with inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and physical inventories
• Support cost accounting for production, freight, duties, and export-related costs

• Assist with accounting for foreign currency transactions and exchange rate adjustments
• Support documentation related to exports, customs, and intercompany transfers
• Coordinate with external partners on VAT, duties, and cross-border compliance as needed

• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements and audits
• Assist with sales tax, VAT, and other regulatory filings
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company accounting policies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, food processing, or distribution
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with multi-entity accounting
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas)

• Experience with international or cross-border accounting (U.S. and Mexico a plus)
• Knowledge of inventory and cost accounting
• ERP system experience (e.g., Net Suite, SAP, Quick Books Enterprise, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines