.At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect.
To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.Lyft is looking to hire a qualified 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 skill-sets 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 cross-functionally to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful results.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: 2+ 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.This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule if an established Lyft Location is available to the Mexico City region — Hybrid Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays