Sr. Accountant

At UEI you will be part of a world class team that is working to innovate and revolutionize the meaning of ‘wireless control’. Whether it’s via chips, software licenses or turnkey products, we are continuing to reinvent how consumers interact with devices and services in their home.

Each day we make the connected home smarter, easier to connect and use, and more sustainable. We delight our Fortune 100 customers such as Comcast, Apple, Samsung, Google, Vivint and Daikin with ground breaking wireless technology solutions such as advanced, voice-enabled remote controls, cloud control solutions, extreme low power Bluetooth silicon with energy harvesting capabilities, smart thermostats and sensors and many other IoT solutions.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for planning, managing, and directing the Mexico accounting and close process while coordinating closely with the Corporate Controller and corporate accounting team to ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX and Mexico statutory/tax accounting rules and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that you may be asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. You may be asked to perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

• Lead an effective and comprehensive process for all accounting functions, reconciliations and month end close.

• Will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting support. Responsible for the monthly closing process, account reconciliations and department KPIs.

• Work closely with the Corporate Controller. Will work on highly complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires working with other departments and coming up with innovative solutions.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls.

• Ensure compliance with all tax liabilities and local entity regulations.

• Developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures

• Serve as legal representative for company in Mexico.

• Handle day-to-day SAT interactions

• Planning, organizing, and coordinating the year-end close process with internal and external auditors.

• Ensuring successful completion of the company’s tax filings

• Fully responsible for the Mexico financials and close process

Supervisory Responsibilities – List Teams/Groups

• NA

Qualifications - Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in relevant technical area in financial and administrative management

• Working knowledge of IFRS, USGAAP and MEXGAAP

• Experience and the ability to relate to staff at all levels of an organization.

• Experience with ERP software, and Microsoft office.

• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Education, Licenses & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field required, Graduate degree desired.

Work Conditions

• 40-hours plus per week

• Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.

• Sitting for extended periods of time; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, etc.

Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the worldwide leader in universal control and sensing technologies for the smart home. Its broad portfolio of patents includes QuickSet® software that utilizes the world’s most complete knowledge graph to detect and interact with thousands of entertainment and smart home devices. The company designs, develops, and manufactures innovative products that are used by the world’s leading brands in the audio, video, subscription broadcasting, connected home, home energy management, and mobile device markets. UEI’s many first-to-market innovations have helped transform the home entertainment control, home security, and home energy management and sensing industries.

Universal Electronics Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud of our diverse workforce and we believe having diverse teams that everyone brings their whole self to work everyday is key to all of our success. We welcome all people of different experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.