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Payroll Accountant

Yesterday Guadalajara, Mexico

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

Job summary:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Payroll Accountant located in Guadalajara, North Campus .

Reporting to the Payroll Manager Sr., the Payroll Accountant, will oversee and coordinate various compensation-related activities to ensure that the organization's payroll is processed accurately and on time.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Payroll accounting entries, severance payments, terminations, and employee benefits.
  • Recording and monitoring accruals (profit sharing, Christmas bonus, vacations, bonuses, etc.).
  • Preparation and validation of payroll journal entries.
  • Analysis and reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger accounts.
  • Preparation of financial reports and variance analysis.
  • Support month-end accounting closing activities.
  • Provide support to internal and external Finance stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with Payroll, Treasury, and Tax teams.
  • Reconciliation of payroll records against accounting records.
  • Reconciliation of accruals versus actual payments.
  • Reconciliation of bank accounts versus payroll disbursements.
  • Reconciliation of payroll CFDIs (electronic tax receipts) against accounting records.
  • Variance analysis and identification of inconsistencies.
  • Identification and mitigation of tax, accounting, and operational risks. .
  • Monitoring of outstanding items and resolution of discrepancies.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
  • 2-4 years of experience in payroll accounting or account reconciliations.
  • Basic English proficiency preferred.
  • Experience in corporate environments or Shared Services Centers (SSC) preferred.
Must Have
  • General Accounting.
  • Payroll and accrual accounting.
  • Account reconciliations.
  • Knowledge of Mexican payroll tax regulations, including Income Tax (ISR) for salaries and wages from an accounting perspective.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, data analysis, and data reconciliation).
Nice to have
  • Strong analytical mindset.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Risk control and mitigation focus.
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure during accounting close periods.
  • Customer service orientation.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

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  • Competitive Salary.
  • Life & Medical insurance.
  • Christmas Bonus.
  • Food Coupons.
  • Saving Fund.
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Job Category
Finance

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Optional Skills:

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Client-provided location(s): Guadalajara, Mexico
Job ID: Flex-WD223936
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-07-11T20:02:23

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Unconscious Bias Training