Accountant/Revenue Recognition and Discounts
- Guadalajara, Jal.
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
This exciting role has the responsibility for coordinating financial accounting, reporting and analytical activities with regards to the Mexico Revenue Recognition, commercial discounts and brand expense programs.Meaningful Work From Day OneThe business in this region is growing and diverse and includes a variety of business models and markets, this role is responsible for building relationships and ways of work with regional Finance Teams and the Sales Operations teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of Brown-Forman麓s financial records.What You Can Expect
- Responsible for the revenue recognition process in alignment with US GAAP and internal policies. Collaborates closely with Sales, Finance, Corporate Accounting and Audit to ensure compliance with US GAAP guidelines (ASC 606) and company policy and procedures
- Prepares and reviews journal entries including but not limited to discount accruals, back orders (reversals), allowance for doubtful accounts, return accruals, deferred revenue, and other revenue/miscellaneous accruals
- Ensures accuracy of revenue data through discount balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations
- Analyzes and understands products and revenue streams to ensure proper revenue recognition and coding, including the review of customer contracts and agreements for revenue implications
- Oversees the proper setup of approved price lists setup in the system, including price changes
- Analyses balance sheet and P&L variances and works with the business to provide explanations and identify discrepancies
- Oversees the SOX controls embedded in the in revenue process; ensures internal controls are performed timely and accurately.
- Assess commercial transactions to identify items that require deeper analysis and documentation
- Prepares and maintains the monthly roll forward related to commercial accruals and prepares quarterly indicators (KPIs) for management
- Prepares and maintains On-Premise agreements schedule for prepaids and its amortization
- Identifies and recommends process improvements across various functions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in revenue recognition and commercial accruals
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
- Participates in special projects and ad-hoc analysis to support the development of reporting tools required for recognition & analysis of discounts
- Experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or similar roles
- Strong analytical skills, knowledge of the use of data analysis and metrics and the ability to translate data and trends into actions
- Strong technical accounting background, including working experience with ASC 606
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to present and articulate complex financial analysis in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to build productive relationships across all levels and functions.
- Fluency (oral and written) in English and Spanish
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, meet deadlines and simultaneously develop, deploy, and coordinate multiple projects
- Project management experience and strong organizational skills with ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment..
- Professional register in the Regional Accounting Council is desired
- Advanced computer skills with current, or ability to quickly build, proficiency of Google G Suite [Slides, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar and Mail], Excel, SAP, Blackline, MRM
- Many Spirits, One Brown鈥慒orman- We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.
- Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people love working at Brown鈥慒orman.
- Enriching Life. Enriching Careers- At Brown鈥慒orman, we craft products known for bringing people together. Our employees have made us what we are today and are the reason for our success. Do not just take our word for it. Brown鈥慒orman is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work庐 in countries around the world.