About the role
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Lyft is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Senior Accountant to its Accounting Operations team in Mexico. This is a crucial role that will assist in overseeing accounting operations in a fast paced environment. The candidate should expect to leverage current skillsets while also focusing on learning quickly and adding value to the current processes. Responsibilities: Month-End Excellence: Assist in executing the monthly close process and prepare reconciliations across various accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Process Optimization: Collaborate to streamline and enhance accounting operations, reducing the close cycle duration and driving efficiencies. Documentation & Controls: Assist in documenting and implementing scalable accounting processes and robust internal controls aligned with best practices and compliance standards. Balance Sheet Insights: Conduct flux analyses for specific balance sheet accounts, identifying trends and providing meaningful insights. Audit & Compliance Support: Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing necessary documentation and offering ongoing support throughout the audit process. SOX Leadership: Contribute to ensuring compliance with SOX requirements for accounting operations, helping to strengthen the internal control environment. Ad-Hoc Projects: Take on special projects in Accounting/Finance, working crossfunctionally to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful results and automations. Experience: Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Technology Skills - Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills – must have significant experience in Microsoft and Google applications; Oracle is strongly preferred Educational Background: BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 6+ years of accounting experience, including time in public accounting, with a proven ability to adapt and excel in fast-paced environments. Initiative & Independence: Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Problem-Solving Excellence: Strong accounting research and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Future-Forward Thinking: A mindset geared towards innovation, continuous learning, and contributing to the transformation of traditional finance practices Please submit your resume in English.
What you’ll bring
- At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect.
- We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
- Lyft is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Senior Accountant to its Accounting Operations team in Mexico.
- This is a crucial role that will assist in overseeing accounting operations in a fast paced environment.
- The candidate should expect to leverage current skillsets while also focusing on learning quickly and adding value to the current processes.
- Responsibilities: Month-End Excellence: Assist in executing the monthly close process and prepare reconciliations across various accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Process Optimization: Collaborate to streamline and enhance accounting operations, reducing the close cycle duration and driving efficiencies.
- Documentation & Controls: Assist in documenting and implementing scalable accounting processes and robust internal controls aligned with best practices and compliance standards.
Skills connected to this role
- Excel
- AI
- Communication
- Leadership
Application source
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