Accountant - Accounts Receivable & General Ledger (Hybrid Guadalajara MX)

Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico – Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time English Level: Advanced English required Industry: Construction / Fiber and Internet Infrastructure – U.S. Market

About the Role

MezTal is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to work directly with a U.S.-based company in the construction and fiber infrastructure industry .

This position combines General Ledger accounting, Accounts Receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, and project analysis . We are looking for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who understands debits and credits, journal entries, account classifications, and how transactions affect the General Ledger and financial statements.

This is not a purely transactional role. The ideal candidate can review information critically, identify discrepancies, investigate their root causes, and confirm that transactions are complete, accurate, and recorded in the correct accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the General Ledger.
• Perform balance sheet and GL account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review entries related to accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and reclassifications.
• Review asset and liability accounts and investigate incorrect or unusual balances.
• Support Accounts Receivable, invoicing, collections, payment application, and customer account reconciliations.
• Investigate billing discrepancies, short payments, unapplied cash, and incorrect balances.
• Review project and operational information to support accurate invoicing and accounting.
• Help connect project activity, invoicing, revenue, and related General Ledger transactions.
• Support Work in Progress and revenue recognition activities, as applicable.
• Collaborate with U.S.-based Finance and Operations teams to resolve accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• +3 years of relevant accounting experience. Candidates with fewer years may be considered if they demonstrate strong accounting knowledge and independent problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, journal entries, account classifications, and financial statement impact.
• Hands-on experience with General Ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience with Accounts Receivable, invoicing, collections, and customer account reconciliations.
• Understanding of accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, assets, and liabilities.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and determine the appropriate accounting treatment.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and PivotTables.
• Experience using an ERP or accounting system.
• Ability to work independently and meet accounting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced English proficiency for daily communication with U.S.-based stakeholders.
• Availability to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time and attend the Guadalajara office at least once per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience in construction, manufacturing, telecommunications, or another project-based industry.
• Experience supporting U.S.-based accounting operations.
• Knowledge of Work in Progress accounting, revenue recognition, and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or a similar accounting platform.
• Interest in technology, automation, and process improvement.

Benefits

• Monthly Salary: $30,000 before taxes
• Christmas Bonus : 30 days, to be paid in December.
• Major Medical Expense Insurance : Coverage up to $25,000,000.00 MXN.
• Dental and Visual Insurance : Always smile and see 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 & Transportation Allowance: Employees receive a monthly total gross allowance of MXN $1,836, paid through payroll under the combined transportation and cell phone concepts.
• 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.