**Join a team that is changing millions of lives.**
Transforming smiles, changing lives.
At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person's life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever's next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
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**About this opportunity**
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing and supervising the accounting activities, aiming to ensure that all booking and reporting must be doing in agreement with US GAAPS and MEX GAAPS.
This role is a professional accounting position requiring knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, taxes, payroll and financial reporting. The accounting supervisor will support the territory office in Mexico by performing day to day accounting procedures as assigned and also have to work as the point of contact across different internal areas as well as external consultants.
This position will report to the Senior Manager, Finance and is responsible for performing the duties described, in an effective and efficient manner.
**In this role, you will**
- Prepare monthly and quarterly close process, account reconciliations, accounts analysis and preparation of journal entries.
- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly closing.
- Maintain an updated report on leasing and fixed assets.
- Ensure account reconciliations are delivered with quality and on a timely manner.
- Ensure follow up and resolution of reconciliation open items and/or variances.
- Collaborate with all functions to ensure reporting and accounting aspects are appropriately assessed and documented.
- Ensure Payroll Processing performed by the payroll vendor meets the established Payroll SLA, controls, and compliance standards.
- Ensure employees receive accurate remuneration on the published pay dates, thereby ensuring that the Company meets its contractual obligations.
- Research, track and resolve accounting issues.
- Assists in assessing and implementing system changes as required due to global or local changes in regulations or process improvements.
- Identify opportunities and help to implement continuous improvements for procedures in the accounting and payroll area.
- Preparation and completion of other projects and tasks that may be required from time to time.
**In this role, you'll need **
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- 6- 10 years of experience performing accounting duties and taxes.
- SAP experience.
- Microsoft office skills with an emphasis on Excel.
- Good verbal and written communications skills in English - Spanish.
- Natural curiosity to understand general business practices.
- Outstanding organization and communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to perform detail-oriented work, manage multiple tasks, be a proactive problem solver, critical thinker and work independently.
**Sound like a good fit?**
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**About Align**
Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world's largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.
By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work - these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.
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**Global Diversity Statement**:
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of chan