Senior Accountant

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial operations for multiple corporate legal entities in Mexico and across the LATAM region. As a Senior Accountant, you will drive month-end closing processes, lead account reconciliations, and ensure our accounting processes are efficient and compliant. By connecting local financial operations with global standards, you will directly support Zebra’s financial health and strategic growth.
Working closely with the Senior Manager of Accounting and collaborating with cross-functional regional teams, you will serve as a key financial partner, mentoring junior staff, and continuously enhancing our financial reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute comprehensive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, preparing accurate financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, and P&L) in compliance with US GAAP and local guidelines.
• Maintain and oversee all general ledger records and journal entries, ensuring precise account reconciliations and prompt resolution of any reconciling items.
• Ensure strict compliance with corporate accounting standards and local regulations, specifically aligning US GAAP, SOX, and Mexico’s local statutory and tax requirements (NIF/MFRS, electronic accounting, and SAT regulations).
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes, acting as a primary point of contact for financial audits in Mexico.
• Lead and mentor junior members of the accounting team, fostering professional growth and acting as a subject matter expert to establish standard training materials.
• Drive process improvements by managing the integration of new ledger accounts, dimensions, and systems into the ERP platform.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate accounting or financial roles
• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required for cross-border collaboration.
• Deep, proven knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and Mexico local accounting/tax regulations (NIF/MFRS).
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and hands-on experience with enterprise-level ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).

Preferred

• Active Accounting Certification (e.g., CPA, Contador Público Certificado, or equivalent).
• Experience in multinational technology or manufacturing companies with regional LATAM reporting structures.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a focus on outcome-driven success.
  

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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