Mattel

Finance / FinServ

AccountingAnalyst

Mexico FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Accounting Analyst at Mattel. Skills: month-end closing, audits, SOX/internal controls, ERP implementations, direct taxes, statutory obligations. Perform and review account reconciliations (balance sheet and P&L) within defined deadlines (D+1, D+2, D+3 and D+10). Manage accounting for fixed assets, depreciation, leasing, provisions, sales adjustments, shrinkage, and direct taxes”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring accuracy of financial statements; supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Industry & Context.

Finance / FinServ
Problems you'll solve

analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Non-Graduate Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Non-Graduate Active CRC license (mandatory in Brazil), Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in retail and/or multinational companies, Solid experience in month-end closing, audits, SOX/internal controls, and ERP implementations, Experience with direct taxes and statutory obligations, Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot, Macros), Portuguese (fluent), English (intermediate, mandatory)

Nice to Have

Oracle preferred, Spanish (a plus)

What You'll Do.

Perform and review account reconciliations (balance sheet and P&L) within defined deadlines (D+1

Manage accounting for fixed assets

Execute cut-off controls

gross billing confirmations

reconciliation between Smart and Cognos

and FX updates in HFM

Post and review journal entries for income tax

Support external (Big4) and internal audits

including SOX testing

Ensure accurate accounting of intercompany transactions and FX operations

Drive process improvements

and control enhancements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with related functions (AP, AR, Treasury, Payroll, Costs, Inventory, Revenue)

Full Job Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers. The Accounting Analyst LATAM will be responsible for supporting Mattel's accounting operations in Brazil, ensuring compliance with local GAAP (BRGAAP), IFRS, US GAAP, and reporting requirements to the regional hub in Mexico and HQ in the US. The role involves monthly closing, reconciliations, provisions, tax accounting, audits, and SOX controls, ensuring accuracy of financial statements and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. What You’ll Do •Perform and review account reconciliations (balance sheet and P&L) within defined deadlines (D+1, D+2, D+3 and D+10). •Manage accounting for fixed assets, depreciation, leasing, provisions, sales adjustments, shrinkage, and direct taxes. •Execute cut-off controls, gross billing confirmations, reconciliation between Smart and Cognos, and FX updates in HFM. •Post and review journal entries for income tax, SG&A, and accruals. •Support external (Big4) and internal audits, including SOX testing. •Ensure accurate accounting of intercompany transactions and FX operations. •Collaborate with related functions (AP, AR, Treasury, Payroll, Costs, Inventory, Revenue). •Drive process improvements, automation, and control enhancements. ## Qualifications Who We’re Looking For * Non-Graduate Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. * Non-Graduate Active CRC license (mandatory in Brazil). * Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in retail and/or multinational companies. * Solid experience in month-end closi

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