Accounting Clerk

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Founded more than 50 years ago, Haynes Boone is one of the most active U.S. law firms operating in Mexico. Our legal professionals in the Mexico City office are highly experienced in cross-border and domestic transactions in practice areas such as corporate, banking and finance, real estate, energy, hospitality, international and domestic tax matters and planning, litigation and arbitration, project development and finance, and transportation. Our team members are recognized in publications such as _Latinvex_, _Best Lawyers in Mexico_, (Woodward/White, Inc.), and listed as Standout Lawyers by Acritas Stars (Thomson Reuters). Our office is located inside Lomas de Chapultepec, a modern commercial and hotel district, where we embrace a culture that values equality, inclusivity, teamwork, and respect for others. Our team is also committed to giving back to the local community. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

The Accounting Clerk supports all areas of the General Accounting, Billing, and Collections department in the Mexico City office.

Essential Duties- Prepare weekly payments, journal entries, reconciliations, and support accounts payable processes.- Assist in reviewing electronic invoices for DIOT, provisional, and annual tax returns.- Help with billing processes, including issuing fiscal XML invoices and e-billing.- Assist with collection efforts for the office accounts receivable as needed.- Support the production of work papers for financial audits and tax returns.- Recommend process improvements and update process documentation.- Collaborate with the U.S.based accounting team to ensure compliance with firm accounting requirements and company procedures.

Other Duties

Other related duties as needed or assigned

Reporting Relationship

The Staff Accountant - Mexico reports directly to the Mexico Accounting Supervisor.

Qualifications

Knowledge

The Staff Accountant should hold a bachelor’s degree in Business with a major in accounting or business with at least 12 credit hours of accounting.

They should be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Skills- Strong client service skills- Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize information- Ability to reconcile large amounts of data- Ability to work with only general direction, in areas of responsibility- Strong oral and written communication skills and listening and interpersonal skills- An inquisitive mindset with the ability to develop ideas and deliver them as end to end solutions- Approachable, team-oriented and collaborative- Demonstrated judgment, tact, candor, and resourcefulness- Strong initiative and attention to detail- Able to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals with strong opinions and varying professional development priorities and goals- Excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to follow-up and strong follow through- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Experience

A general knowledge of accounting processes along with a general understanding of the business functions is preferred.

A minimum of 1 to 3 years work experience is preferred.

Physical Demands:
Remains stationary at least 80% of the time. This position constantly operates computers, printers and other office productivity machines (e.g. copier, etc.). Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position involves continuous communication with firm attorneys, clients, and staff, requiring excellent verbal and written interaction skills in both English and Spanish. This position must be able to view and interpret information on a computer screen for approximately 80% of the time.

Working Conditions

This position is hybrid, with flexibility to work both remotely and in the office.