Senior Accountant

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over 31,300 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron's, we are an independent, national fiduciary legally obligated to always act in the best interest of our clients.*

Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible.

Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country.

• Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron's top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron's to use the ranking in marketing.
  
  Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.

The Senior Accountant will play a vital role in the Company's accounting processes, working to continually elevate the Company's high standards. This position will offer high visibility to leadership, provide an immediate impact to the monthly financial close procedures, and assist in the creation of detailed supporting schedules. In addition, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for completing various accounting and reporting tasks, provide detailed analyses, maintenance of a subset of schedules, and development and completion of reconciliations for both balances sheet and income statement accounts.

• Directly contribute to month end close procedures
• Prepare journal entries for multiple entities and supporting general ledger account reconciliations
• Maintain detailed schedules and subledgers
• Prepare and manage payroll reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, and accrual accounting
• Review and validate work completed by Staff Accountant
• Adhere to required internal and external reporting deadlines
• Provide accurate reporting and data verification for both internal and external parties
• Assist in researching and preparing technical accounting positions in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Support periodic (monthly and quarterly) balance sheets and income state analyses
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function
• Assist in preparation of external audit and tax requests
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience with GAAP guidelines
• Public accounting experience with a recognized firm
• CPA Certification
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their practical application
• Proficiency with ERP systems, experience with Net Suite is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
• Willingness to learn new procedures and elevate the current standards
• Acute attention to detail, eager
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Motivated and coachable individual

Minimal Travel, 0 to 15%

Monday through Friday – 8am to 5pm standard working hours

Professional office environment, daytime hours, working inside, standing, and sitting.

• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD Short-Term Disability;
  Accident;
  Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Three medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
• Health…