Accountant

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.