Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Are you looking to join one of the fastest growing Mexican food companies in the US? Here at Mega Mex Foods, our purpose is to Reimagine Mexican Flavors. Mega Mex was born in 2009, and we have found our niche in bringing unique and traditional Mexican flavors to dinner and restaurant tables around the world. At the core of who we are is Together – Juntos.

Together, we will bring the spirit of Mexico to every table.

We value different backgrounds and work experiences as they provide new ideas and ways to Reimagine Mexican Flavors. We aim to drive a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, safe, and free to be themselves. We are Juntos!

The Senior Staff Accountant ensures the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the company financial information while supporting more complex accounting activities and decision making. The purpose of the position is to bridge the day-to-day accounting operations and higher financial oversight, ensuring the numbers make sense, comply with standards and are useful for the leadership team.

Primary Duties:

• Month end closing on time and with accurate reporting of transactions and preparation of Financial Statements. Including financial statements consolidation for the different legal entities.
• Ensure appropriate accounting and management of master financial data
• Ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting, under GAAP and internal policies
• Ensure accurate costing of business products is reported on its different locations
• Propose and undertake necessary actions to comply with corporate guidelines
• Support tax compliance, manage tax, internal and external audits
• Provide necessary information to Corporate for Risk Management
• Ensure all external audit requirements are delivered timely (e.g., prepare materials, coordinate deadlines)
• Analyze financial situation of the Business and bring recommendations to management
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• Partner with FP&A, Brand Managers and Operations for monthly Product Line performance reviews.
• Work with cross-functional teams on innovation and cost savings projects.

Other Requirements:

• Provide feedback and propose alternatives to improve financial results
• Collaborate with functional areas (HR, IT, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, etc.)
• Support manager with preparation of Monthly actuals and projected cash flows
• Work on implementation of an enhanced REP system, Business Central
• Work on any other projects assigned on ad-hoc basis
• Participate in annual planning, periodic S&OP, quarterly Reforecasts and weekly Flash processes.
• Support weekly Flash Report preparation and presentation on the Finance Flash drill.

Education and/or Experience:

• B.A. in Accounting or an equivalent
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• 5+ years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and PowerPoint and experience on ERP similar to Business Central/Microsoft Dynamis
• Strong work ethic with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills.
• Proactive attitude
• Team player

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common vendor documents. Ability to communicate with vendors to resolve common inquiries or complaints. Ability to effectively present information to supervisor.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of most commonly used business systems and NAV software applications in addition to Windows Office and how these systems relate to business processes.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The…