Finance Accountant

Tatemada is seeking a Finance Accountant to oversee month-end close, general ledger integrity, and financial reporting with a focus on internal controls and audit readiness. This onsite role in Weslaco, TX partners with leadership, external auditors, and tax preparers to deliver accurate, timely financial information. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 per year and requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with at least five years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
• Prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for leadership review
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll journal entries, and fixed asset tracking
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal control policies
• Support external audits and tax preparation in coordination with CPA/auditors
• Mentor junior accountants or bookkeeping staff
• Manage the annual trade promotion budget by retailer and distributor
• Validate and reconcile retailer deductions (bill-backs, shortages, damaged goods, pricing claims, promotional allowances)
• Review and approve trade spending requests
• Analyze promotional ROI, lift, and profitability
• Forecast trade spend accruals and ensure accurate month-end financial reporting
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Demand Planning, and brokers to validate promotional plans
• Maintain trade promotion management (TPM) systems
• Identify overpayments and recover invalid deductions
• Build dashboards for trade spend, deduction trends, and promotional effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA a plus
• Strong Excel skills; experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or a similar ERP system

Technologies

• Excel
• QuickBooks
• NetSuite

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off