Sr Financial Accounting Specialist

Role Description

The primary job function is to perform most advanced accounting functions involving the practical application of established accounting standards, theories, principles, and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis/major in accounting program or equivalent education
• CPA or MBA is preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting, including 2 years of public accounting, preferably in a Big Four firm
• Insurance accounting experience is a plus
• Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Requirements

• Responsible for the preparation, analysis and evaluation of subsidiary general ledgers
• Prepares and maintains highly complex operating and financial reports
• Ensures the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements are completed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting principles (SAP) including footnote disclosure
• Performs advanced financial analyses and special projects as required by financial management
• May interface and maintain relationships with outside auditors and public accounting firms

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Engaging work environment
• Promotional opportunities
• Education assistance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Company recognition program
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

Company Description

At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.

Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.

We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.