General Accountant

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced accounting leader in the construction industry to ensure tax, financial, and accounting compliance while delivering strategic information. Key Highlights: 1. Comprehensive management of accounting, tax, and financial compliance 2. Strategic financial analysis and budget preparation 3. Leadership and supervision of accounting teams We seek talent with experience managing accounting teams and prior track record in construction companies. **Job Objective** Ensure the company's accounting, tax, and financial compliance through accurate execution of monthly closings, internal controls, inventory management, cash flow monitoring, budgeting, and financial analysis—providing reliable and timely information for strategic decision-making. **Main Responsibilities** * Ensure the company's tax, accounting, and administrative compliance. * Perform monthly accounting closings accurately and on schedule. * Supervise compliance with tax and employer obligations: ISR, IVA, IMSS, Infonavit, and Fonacot. * Coordinate and follow up with external accounting/tax firms. * Supervise payroll processes, including employee onboarding, offboarding, severance settlements, disability leaves, and occupational risk premiums. * Ensure accurate invoicing and monthly bank reconciliations. * Control and supervise inventories, performing physical-to-system reconciliations. * Conduct internal audits and identify discrepancies or deviations. * Prepare inventory turnover reports and identify slow-moving inventory exceeding 90 days. * Generate monthly financial analyses and present results to Management. * Prepare and present income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. * Analyze variances against budget and identify improvement opportunities. * Evaluate project profitability, actual gross margin, and direct and indirect costs. * Produce 8- to 12-week cash flow projections. * Monitor accounts receivable, overdue receivables, and delinquency indicators. * Participate in annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting. * Develop financial scenarios and monitor departmental strategic KPIs. **Required Profile** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. * Experience in general accounting, tax compliance, and financial analysis. * Knowledge of payroll, IMSS, Infonavit, Fonacot, and employer obligations. * Experience in inventory control, reconciliations, and internal controls. * Proficiency in financial statement interpretation and analysis. * Experience in budget preparation, forecasting, and cash flow management. * Proficiency in Excel and accounting/administrative systems. * Strong analytical ability, organizational skills, follow-up capability, and results orientation. **Performance Indicators (KPIs)** * Timely and accurate monthly accounting closing. * Tax compliance with no fines or surcharges. * Monthly delivery of financial statements. * Completion of monthly bank reconciliations. * Inventory variance within acceptable parameters. * Monthly inventory turnover report submission. * Identification of slow-moving inventory exceeding 90 days. * Monthly executive presentation to Management. * Project-level margin reporting. * Budget variance analysis. * Updated 8- to 12-week cash flow projection. * Actual vs. projected cash flow variance ≤10%. * Timely monitoring of overdue receivables. * Updated annual budget and quarterly forecast. **Competencies** * Planning and organization * Leadership and follow-up * Numerical analysis * Decision-making * Results orientation * Attention to detail * Confidentiality and professional ethics Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $21,000.00 - $25,000.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment