Senior Accountant

Shiji is a global technology company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the hospitality industry, ensuring seamless operations for hotelier’s day and night. Built on the Shiji Platform—the only truly global hotel technology platform—Shiji’s cloud-based portfolio includes Property Management System, Point-of-Sale, guest engagement, distribution, payments, and data intelligence solutions for over 91,000 hotels worldwide, including the largest chains. With more than 5,000 employees across the world, Shiji is a trusted partner for the world’s leading hoteliers, delivering technology that works as continuously as the industry itself. That’s why the best hotels run on Shiji—day and night. While its primary focus is on hospitality, Shiji also serves select customers in food service, retail, and entertainment in certain regions. Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will manage general ledger (GL) accounting under Mexican GAAP while ensuring alignment with U.S. GAAP. The Senior Accountant will lead closing processes, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance while coordinating closely with the U.S. finance team on cross-border accounting, audits, and reporting. What You’ll Do: Oversee and manage general ledger (GL) accounting for our Mexican entity, ensure compliance with local GAAP, and alignment with US GAAP and group accounting policies. Prepare and post journal entries. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including preparation of supporting schedules in line with company deadlines. Reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies. Support the preparation of financial statements in collaboration with tax advisers and act as the primary contact for audits. Collaborate closely with the US finance team, providing guidance and direction to the US-based accountant supporting Americas activities. Ensure compliance with all statutory tax filings, reporting requirements, and internal controls for Mexico. Identify, recommend, and drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the GL function. Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Tax advisors to maintain complete and accurate financial records. Perform other tasks and responsibilities as needed. Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities): Minimum 5–7 years of experience in accounting, including several years in general ledger responsibilities. Strong knowledge of Mexican GAAP (NIF); experience with US GAAP is an advantage. Experience working for a US-based company or in a multinational environment is preferred. Proficient in ERP systems (Microsoft Navision experience preferred) and Microsoft Excel (advanced level). Well-organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills in Spanish and English, written and spoken. Ability to work independently while collaborating across time zones. Preferred Qualifications/Nice to Have: SOX familiarity and other compliance and process controls. Additional Information Shiji US, Inc does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, veteran status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, and matriculation or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions at Shiji US, Inc are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Shiji US, Inc is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr.uscan.list@shijigroup.com. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Finance and Accounting/Auditing Hospitality #J-18808-Ljbffr