Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
Work Model: Full-time | On-site
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Public Accountant to join our accounting team in Guadalajara.
This is a hands-on accounting position where you will be involved in the complete accounting cycle, supporting month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.
We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, identifies issues before they become problems, communicates proactively, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates with experience in a public accounting firm (despacho contable) are highly valued, as they typically develop strong accounting fundamentals and exposure to multiple areas of accounting.
What You'll Do
- Perform full-cycle accounting activities.
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and review accruals.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
- Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
- Analyze financial transactions and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare supporting schedules for financial reporting.
- Maintain accurate accounting records.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Collaborate with different departments to resolve accounting issues.
- Identify missing information, potential risks, or accounting issues early and communicate them proactively.
- Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency.
What We're Looking For
Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting (Licenciatura en Contaduría Pública).
- Professional License (Cédula Profesional).
- Experience in General Accounting / Full-Cycle Accounting.
- Experience with:
- Journal Entries
- Accruals
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Month-End Close
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Availability to work full-time on-site in our offices in Col Providencia, Guadalajara.
- Flexibility to work beyond regular business hours when required to meet month-end close deadlines and business priorities.
- English
Nice to Have
- Experience in a public accounting firm (despacho contable).
- Experience supporting multiple companies or business units.
- Experience in audit or accounting services.
Who Will Be Successful
We're looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership instead of waiting for instructions.
- Detects issues early and communicates them proactively.
- Raises concerns before deadlines become a problem.
- Enjoys solving problems.
- Is highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Works with urgency and accountability.
- Thrives in fast-paced environments.
- Wants to continue growing professionally.
- Is motivated to become one of the strongest performers on the team.
Benefits
- Christmas Bonus: 30 days, to be paid in December.
- Major Medical Expense Insurance: Coverage up to $20,000,000.00 MXN.
- Minor Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance: Always smile with confidence!
- Life Insurance: (Death and MXN Disability)
- Vacation Days: 12 vacation days in accordance with Federal Labor Law, with prior approval from your manager. + Floating Holidays: 3 floating holidays in addition to the 7 official holidays in Mexico.
- Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy.
- Hybrid Scheme: Enjoy the best of both worlds, remote and in-office work.
- Multicultural Exposure: Work with operations within Mexico and United States.
- MezTal Internal Events: Strike a healthy balance between your professional and personal goals.
- Exclusive Discounts: Benefits with different companies for being part of MezTal.
- Academic Agreements: Access to national universities and language schools.