Accountant

Job description

Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance across multiple business lines and legal entities within the Morales Capital Group portfolio. This role plays a key part in the month-end close process, preparing reconciliations, maintaining schedules, and recording entries for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, and key balance sheet accounts. The Accountant supports the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages for internal leadership and external stakeholders, while also responding to ad-hoc reporting needs from management, auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies. In addition, this position assists with the annual budgeting process and collaborates across departments to gather data and explain financial results. The role also contributes to audit readiness and compliance by supporting annual financial and bank audits and preparing multi-state compliance reports. This position requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. COMPANY VALUES All-In: Being Accountable; If it’s to be, it’s up to me. People: Growing and building partnerships within a family dynamic. Future Thinking: Innovative and disruptive in our approach. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Month-End Close Prepare and complete bank reconciliations across multiple business lines and legal entities. Maintain and reconcile prepaid expense schedules and ensure timely amortization. Record and reconcile fixed assets, including depreciation schedules and asset additions/disposals. Assist with lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, including journal entries and reconciliation. Reconcile and analyze key balance sheet accounts including reserve and accrual balances. Financial Reporting Assist in compiling the monthly financial reporting package for internal management use and external stakeholders. Support ad-hoc reporting needs for company management, banks, governmental agencies, and external auditors. Work collaboratively across departments to gather data and explain financial results. Support the annual budget cycle for the various entities of Morales Capital Group portfolio. Audit & Compliance Provide support for bank audits and annual financial audits Assist with the preparation of monthly multi-state compliance reports. BEHAVIOR & COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department leaders and executive leadership with the purpose of: Always being approachable Being known as a trusted resource for knowledge and guidance Desire to deliver excellence – Always looking for the very best product in what we do Living Above the Line – Exhibiting ownership, accountability and responsibility Engaged – Ensuring we all care about MBG and the work we do, from the top - down Responsive – We do what we say in a timely manner Respected – As professionals, we are known for accuracy in all we say and do Confident – Trust in our ability to be successful and make good decisions COMPETENCIES Business Acumen - Understands and applies information about the organization’s industry, financials, and operations to make effective decisions. Applies financial knowledge to enhance business performance and support strategic goals. Strategic Agility - Sees ahead clearly and anticipates future trends and consequences. Uses strategic thinking to guide planning and decision-making, aligning accounting processes with organizational objectives. Decision Quality - Makes sound decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment. Uses a balance of data and insight to solve complex problems and improve financial processes. Process Management - Skilled at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done efficiently. Continuously seeks ways to optimize workflows and increase accuracy and efficiency in reporting and reconciliation Integrity and Trust - Acts in a fair and ethical manner, earning the confidence of colleagues and stakeholders. Handles sensitive financial information responsibly and maintains confidentiality at all times. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience Solid understanding of US GAAP, experience with ASC 842 Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP bank reconciliation modules. (e.g. Encompass, NetSuite, or similar). Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills Experience supporting audit and preparing workpapers Excellent communication skills Exceptional customer service aptitude Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Mexcor provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This EEO policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Drug-Free Workplace: The Company is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. Employees are expected to report to work free from the effects of illegal drugs, alcohol, marijuana/THC, or any substance that may impair their ability to perform their job safely and effectively. Employment may be contingent upon successfully passing applicable drug and alcohol screenings, and employees may be subject to testing as permitted by company policy and applicable law. Employment with Mexcor is at will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Mexcor, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. About Mexcor Established in 1989, Morales Capital Group, is a portfolio of companies including MBG, Mexcor International, MFI, Globalternative Solutions, VivaVerse, and Viva Center. It is a primarily a family-owned, multi-generational importer & distributor of alcohol beverages headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded by Celia Villanueva and joined by her son Eduardo Morales in 2014, MCG has grown to be the 3rd largest alcohol beverage distributor in Texas, the 4th largest spirits distributor in Florida and 6th in California. MCG has cultivated and established a network of partnerships with over 140 regional distributors and control states resulting in reach and presence in all 50 states in the US. MCG offers a carefully curated, diverse portfolio of top-quality brands sourced from all over the world and strives to provide exceptional levels of service to our business partners every day. We are guided by our primary PURPOSE, our CORE VALUES and our RESPONSIBILITIES towards our ASSOCIATES, CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS & COMMUNITY. Mexcor seeks an Accountant for the Houston location. We have a competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits for full-time employees.