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Position Summary:The primary job function is to manage the general ledger, understand journal entries, and ensure supporting work papers are complete and accurate to achieve timely and accurate reporting of financial information. Must understand a complex GL structures and procedures necessary for the GL close, including Cost Allocations, GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles, and effects on individual financial statements.
Geo-Salary Information
An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process
State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:
$118,664 to $230,619 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)
$107,876 to $209,653 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)
$97,089 to $188,688 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)
The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead a team of accountants and financial professionals. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information to the Director of accounting and outside entities.
- Accountable for overall effectiveness and compliance with established accounting practices and procedures. Oversees timely completion of third-party statement reconciliations and prompt resolution of all items.
- Works in conjunction with state examiners and outside auditors to coordinate audits, prepare work papers, and gather pertinent financial information for annual audit reports.
- Analyzes operating results relative to established guidelines and takes appropriate action to improve performance, productivity, and effectiveness.
- Works with leadership to complete projects and requests from other business units.
- Leadership responsibilities include training and developing direct reports, providing coaching and documenting performance.
- Other functions may be assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA certification preferred)
Experience:
5 years accounting experience, 2 of which must be in the insurance industry along with 2 years supervisory experience.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in using accounting software and Excel
- Familiarity with Statutory and US GAAP
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
About the Company
Why choose a career at Mercury?
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.
Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers
Perks and Benefits
We offer many great benefits, including:
- 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
Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
