RETHINK MANUFACTURING
The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to manufacture the AI and data center infrastructure at the edge. We believe unifying software, intelligent automation, and data is the answer to delivering quality and flexibility at scale. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while continuously investing in our Bright Factory model to take advantage of what comes next.
Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to a brighter way of manufacturing AI infrastructure, we’d love to speak with you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly motivated, results-driven Accounting Specialist & Payroll to join our team in our Guadalajara office. Working in a small team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this role has constant interaction with different teams such as Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and external auditors.
In this role you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process in collaboration with an external payroll provider, overseeing all payroll-related payments and banking transactions, and leading Mexico’s Inventory accounting processes including month/year-end close and annual audit activities.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
WHAT WE WANT TO SEE
- 4+ years of audit, technical accounting and/or financial reporting work experience.
- Experience preparing Contabilidad Electrónica, DIOT, and Mexican tax filings.
- 3+ years of experience in payroll administration, including multi-state payroll
- Familiarity with CONTPaq (used by external accounting firm for tax capture and Contabilidad Electrónica).
- Experience working with external payroll vendors.
- Familiarity with voucher administration programs such as Pluxee (desired).
- Experience with NetSuite (NS) for transaction recording and reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and payroll/accounting reporting tools.
- Knowledge of Transfer Pricing regulations in Mexico (desired).
- Tech startup or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- English proficiency required (reading/writing for cross-functional communication with global teams).
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams with a strong customer focus — both internal and external
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD
- Deep knowledge of Mexican payroll compliance requirements (IMSS, INFONAVIT, ISN, PTU, etc.).
- Proficiency in additional payroll systems and banking platforms (Multiva, Odessa).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with customs/import documentation (Pedimentos).
BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY
Bright Machines is a next-generation, AI-enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructure production. Bright Machines uses its proprietary AI-based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products (i.e., data center servers) for hyperscalers, neoclouds, and leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce their time to revenue. With its Bright Factory model, Bright Machines builds higher quality data center infrastructure at scale, addresses increasing market demands for computing power due to the surge of AI, and answers the call to the U.S. national mandate to reshore manufacturing.
Bright Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50, awarded “Best AI-based Solution for Manufacturing” by AI Breakthrough, named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations.
