General Accountant
Mexico City
Finance – Accounting /
Full-Time /
On-site
About PayJoy
PayJoy is a mission-driven company dedicated to helping a billion people around the world step into the modern financial system for the first time and supporting them on a path to financial success. Founded in 2015, PayJoy’s “secret sauce” technology turns a smartphone into collateral to jumpstart unbanked consumers into the credit system. We reached profitability in 2020, reaching 8 million happy customers and over a billion dollars of sales in 2023.
This Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented General Accountant to join our team. As a General Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing financial statements, and assisting with monthly and annual closings. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient in financial software and systems, and has strong analytical skills.
In this role, you will work closely with the finance team and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. If you have a strong background in accounting and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Own the overheads and balance sheet reconciliations process.
- Help drive best practice across the whole accounting function, working with the finance team and consolidation team to implement and drive controls and process improvements.
- Produce detailed spend analysis to provide insightful information to leaders within the business.
- Enhance existing month end reporting process and implement improvement where possible.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced English.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- +5 years of experience as a General Accountant.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial software (ERP).
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends and provide explanations.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Benefits
- Company-funded Health and Dental Insurance for employees and immediate family members
- Life insurance
- 30 days of Christmas bonus
- 20 days paid Vacation
- 50% Vacation premium
- 13% Saving funds
- $2,000 MXN monthly grocery coupons
- $2,000 USD annual Coworking Travel allowance
- $2,000 USD annual Professional Development allowance
- $500 USD annual Fitness allowance
- $500 USD Phone Finance allowance
- $250 USD Home Office equipment allowance
- $200 USD Headphone allowance
PayJoy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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