SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Description

Position Summary: Fixed Assets Analyst responsible for ensuring, reviewing, and reconciling all fixed assets records and accounts for U.S. and Mexican books. Key Highlights: 1. Management and monitoring of CAPEX related to new store openings 2. Preparation of periodic depreciation forecasts 3. Creation and implementation of accounting procedures The Fixed Assets Analyst is responsible for ensuring, reviewing, and reconciling all fixed assets records and accounts for U.S. and Mexican books, validating that the records and calculations comply with both countries' accounting rules. * Manage and monitor CAPEX related to new store openings, ensuring Store Development costs are executed in line with the approved budget for each location. Control Construction in Progress (CIP) accounts for projects under construction, reviewing investment project invoices to ensure costs are properly capitalized. Perform budget versus actual variance analysis, identifying differences driven by scope changes, delays, BID adjustments, and additional construction costs, and assess their impact on IRR. Support the preparation of the Annual Plan and Long\-Range Plan (LRP). * Prepare periodic depreciation forecasts based on non\-capitalized open stores, ongoing projects, and the fixed assets baseline. Support the development of the Annual Plan and Long\-Range Plan (LRP). * Prepare periodic forecasts of dropsite reserves based on stores changing status due to drop site, uncertain, or on\-hold classifications. Prepare and issue documentation to formally write off sites declared as drop sites. * Supervise closeout activities for all new stores in Mexico, ensuring all costs are accurately captured in the Store Development system, reconciled with fixed assets, and properly recorded in the general ledger. Coordinate the capitalization of store fixed assets and oversee the monitoring of construction payments versus approved budgets. * Review accrual accounts and validate that they are duly recorded in the accounting books, verifying that records align with the Fiscal Year Financial Plan. Validate these accounts monthly and perform periodic reconciliations, preparing required information to report forecast or LE variances with supervisor review. * Create and implement accounting procedures and internal controls to ensure all transactions are accurately and timely recorded in both general ledger systems. Additionally, coordinate with the Accounting Manager on requirements and execution of external audits under both U.S. and Mexican GAAP. * A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent * Accounting (Mexican GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP), Internal Control, and Corporate Finance * Three to five years * Accountant / Account reconciliations / Fixed Assets * Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP), Access, Asset Management software, and MS Office * Experience in a multinational environment and knowledge of accounting rules in both Mexico and the U.S. Strong internal customer focus and communication skills, English proficiency, detail orientation, analytical ability, and capacity to deliver results through collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external AutoZone Mexico is the leading distributor of automotive parts and accessories in the Americas. In Mexico, we operate over 800 stores; two distribution centers; a Store Support Center (SSC) located in Monterrey, Mexico; and a Business and Technology Shared Services Center (BTSSC) located in Chihuahua. We employ over 16,000 AutoZoners nationwide. Our customer-centric culture and commitment to going above and beyond define our identity—for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or developing your professional career, we provide the tools and support to help you succeed and advance your future. AutoZone and its subsidiary, ALLDATA, are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment based on qualifications and competencies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected category.