Senior Accountant (Guadalajara, Jalisco)

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the accounting operations a Retirement Community during a period of significant transformation and growth. This is a hands-on accounting position for a highly motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership of deliverables, and consistently meets deadlines.

The ideal candidate is someone who built a strong accounting foundation early in their career, preferably through experience in a public accounting firm or small accounting practice, and has since developed solid full-cycle accounting experience. This individual must be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering accurate work on time without requiring constant follow-up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full-cycle accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial transactions and identify discrepancies or unusual variances.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting activities.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Ensure all assigned deliverables are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Escalate risks, blockers, or missing information proactively rather than waiting until deadlines are missed.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting
• Professional License (Cédula Profesional).
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong full-cycle accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close.
• Experience preparing and reviewing accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership

Preferred

• Experience working in a small public accounting firm.
• Experience in audit, tax, or accounting services environments.
• Experience supporting multi-entity accounting operations.

Benefits

Why Join MezTal?

At Meztal, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, be part of a supportive team, and enjoy a culture that values work-life balance and professional development.

• Christmas Bonus: 30 days, to be paid in December.

• Major Medical Expense Insurance: Coverage up to $25,000,000.00 MXN.
• Dental Insurance: Always smile with confidence!
• Life Insurance: (Death and MXN Disability)
• Vacation Days: 12 vacation days in accordance with Federal Labor Law + 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 the 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.