Mercury Insurance

Sr Financial Accounting Specialist

Mercury Insurance$76K — $142K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education
  • CPA or MBA preferred
  • 5+ years of accounting experience with 2 years in public accounting (Big Four preferred)
  • Experience in insurance accounting is a plus
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, analyze, and evaluate subsidiary general ledgers
  • Maintain complex operating and financial reports
  • Ensure compliance in financial statement preparation per GAAP and SAP with footnote disclosures
  • Conduct advanced financial analyses and special projects as required
  • Interface with outside auditors and public accounting firms

Benefits

  • Flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S. for most positions
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Incentive bonus programs including performance bonuses
  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Health and wellbeing resources including mental wellbeing support
  • Education assistance programs
Full Job Description
Overview
Position Summary:The primary job function is to perform most advanced accounting functions involving the practical application of established accounting standards, theories, principles, and practices. Geo-Salary Information

An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process

 

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

 

$76,829 to $142,213 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$69,845 to $129,284 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$62,860 to $116,356 (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.

ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Functions:-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. QualificationsEducation:• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis/major in accounting program or equivalent education• CPA or MBA is preferredExperience:• 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

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
Pay RangeUSD $76,829.00 - USD $142,213.00 /Yr.

About Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance Group is a multiple-line insurance organization offering personal automobile, homeowners, renters and business insurance. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Mercury has assets in excess of $4 billion, employs 4,500 people and has more than 8,000 independent agents in 11 states. Mercury has been named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Forbes magazine, and has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles for eight years running. The company has also been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes.
Learn more about Mercury Insurance
Size
4,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.6 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+4.3%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
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