Senior Accounting Analyst

Senior Accountant Analyst

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

What’s new with Aptar

We have an exciting position open in Queretaro: Senior Accounting Analyst reports to Accounting Coordinator of Shared Services of Latin America.

This position is responsible for working with the Aptar entities to ensure that the region meets all reporting requirements in terms of time, quality, and accuracy, including closing processes on SAP, BPC, and the accounting reconciliation in Blackline system.

Responsible to ensure that all Aptar policies and procedures are accomplished besides of adhering to Aptar's Code of Conduct.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that all records, systems, controls and reports in the area are permanently updated, available and reconciled with accounting.
• Ensure that accounting processes comply with Aptar's Accounting Policies and Procedures.
• Share suggestions for improvements and assist in the implementation of new processes in the area.
• Make sure that all manual journal entries have proper support documentation and obtain approvals whenever they are required;
• Perform control of the releases of Fixed Assets (additions, write-offs, transfers).
• Perform updating, maintenance of all Lease contracts that fall under the US GAAP standard in the lease system.
• Record, control and make accounting entries and reports in accordance with US GAAP accounting principles and conventions.
• Respond to diverse demands of internal and external, providing proper documentation, attending meetings and supporting actions of related matters.
• Perform the accounting reconciliations with the analytical composition of the accounts with proper support documentation and comments in the Blackline system.
• Resolve issues that may arise on Balance Sheet accounting accounts by assigning accountable departments and escalating problems whenever it is found necessary.
• Perform analysis of variances on Balance Sheet (Flux Analysis) and provide information and clarifications in a timely manner when requested.
• Participate in projects and improvement programs that may have impacts in accounting.
• Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships to enable better process efficiencies and timely problem solving.
• Cooperate and put efforts to achieve the goals individually and collective within accounting department.
• Accomplish all health and safety policies established by Aptar.
• Participate in the Life Quality programs offered by the company.

Internal controls, SOX:

• Maintain the compliance with specific controls, e.g. balance sheet reconciliations, write-offs, etc.
• Assist in the implementation of improvements in finance processes, eliminating rework and manual efforts.
• Keep consistency and put efforts to harmonize the common processes in all entities within the Region.

Policies and procedures:

• Communicate to the supervisor about the need to update policies, procedures and process references.
• Fully accomplish all policies and procedures of the SSC in Latam.

Competencies and skills

• Minimum experience of 5 years, including 2-3 years of experience in accounting or corporate auditing within medium or large multinational manufacturing companies.
• Complete degree in Accounting.
• Knowledge and experience in USGAAP and Sarbanes Oxley.
• Computer skills, Office package (word, excel and power point).
• Experience in the use and / or implementation of ERP systems (SAP and BPC).
• Audit attendance.
• Excellent communication skills internally and externally with customers
• Previous experience in Shared Services Center (SSC) will be considered a differential for the vacancy.
• Fluency in Spanish and English

Attitudes

• Customer oriented approach;
• Proactivity;
• Eager to solve problems;
• Good behavior for Interpersonal relationship;
• Time management, organization and prioritization skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes;
• Communication and negotiation ability;
• Focus on process improvements;

• Teamwork

What we offer

An exciting, diverse and value based working environment

Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.

Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.

You should work here because we

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.