Tax & Accounting Analyst
Sony Pictures
Mexico City, MXThis was removed by the employer on 2/26/2020 5:52:00 PM PST
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Tax & Accounting Analyst
Job Title: Tax & Accounting Analyst
Department: Finance
Reports To: Senior Accountant
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Mexico City
SUMMARY:
Ensuring that company financial records are in line with accounting; and statutory tax standards is the primary responsibility of the Tax and Accounting Analyst role. Working under the direction of the Senior Accountant, the Tax and Accounting Analyst warrants that financial records and local tax filings are accurate.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Tax and Accounting Analyst assists the Senior Accounting Manager in providing accounting and tax support. The position assists in the monthly close process, prepares and analyzes the general ledger, complies with corporate, statutory and management reporting requirements, prepares federal and state tax returns, work papers related to VAT, payroll tax, social security, and prepaid income tax. Assists in ad hoc and special projects as required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in the monthly close process and reviews for accuracy the COLGAAP, USGAAP and NIIF general ledger balances
• Prepare a monthly reconciliation of USGAAP to NIIF Trial Balance
• Maintain monthly close control checklist of activities
• Perform monthly general ledger account analysis and reconcile all discrepancies
• Monthly: works directly with Deloitte (Local tax) in the preparation of the Income Tax returns
• Validate suppliers' invoices using the tax authority website (SAT)
• Review and monitor the policies and procedures compliance in connection with the production cash advances (debit cards)
• Prepare tax journal entries and supports Sr. Accountant in updating Income Taxes in the portal
• Review bank reconciliations prepared by share service center for accuracy, resolving discrepancies
• Coordinate, prepare and park monthly journal entries as well as provide corresponding documentation to post revenue, expenses, cash, amortization, depreciation, and adjustments
• Prepare monthly accruals and update depreciation schedules
• Coordinate all allocations and corresponding journal entries
• Prepare and submit monthly corporate documents including signed bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist during internal and external audits
• Prepare monthly overhead reports with comments
• Prepare monthly accruals
• Prepare and submit monthly and annual analysis to management
• Support ad-hoc projects
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Has excellent critical thinking as well as strong analytical and technical accounting skills
• Exhibits strong computer skills
• Possesses exceptional organizational skills and is an effective time manager
• Displays the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has strong knowledge of accepted accounting practices and financial accounting standards
• Has strong knowledge of local regulations such as Income Tax laws, VAT and the e-filing accounting.
• Must be hands-on, participative, fast-paced
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bilingual: English/Spanish, both oral and written, preferred
• Accounting degree, Public Accountant
• Accounting and Tax Experience under IFRS (Desired Certification) and US GAAP, preferred
• Direct operational experience in multinational environment in technical accounting-both US GAAP and IFRS (NIIF)
• Minimum of two years in this role
• Experience with SAP ERP System; and Tax Authority Website
• Demonstrated ability to deliver while working under time pressure on multiple assignments
• Highly effective problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt and work well in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work with other departments and various levels of management
• Advanced user in Excel, Power Point and Word
• None
Primary interface
In territory personnel, LATAM regional office (Miami) and Home Office (L
MEX - Mexico City