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Senior Accountant

AccountantAccountantFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 201-500Since 2019H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California + 2 moreAll locations: California | New York | Oregon

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$109.5K - $152.1K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglishFlux

Job Description

Senior Accountant

Mercury

• Own key areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across multiple accounting areas. • Perform monthly flux and variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial results and explaining period-over-period changes. • Manage and improve accounting processes across the general ledger, including revenue, accounts receivable, accruals, intercompany transactions, and other key accounting areas. • Partner cross-functionally with teams across Finance, Partnerships, Legal, and Product to ensure accurate accounting treatment and efficient workflows. • Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve accounting operations through technology, AI-enabled tools, and system enhancements. • Help design and implement scalable accounting processes, controls, and documentation as Mercury continues to grow. • Strengthen and maintain internal controls that support accurate financial reporting and operational excellence. • Support external audits and assist with audit requests, schedules, and supporting documentation. • Take ownership of problems from identification through implementation, driving improvements that make the team more efficient and effective.

Job Requirements

  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • BA/BS or equivalent in accounting or related field
  • Experience in public accounting, industry accounting, or a combination of both.
  • Strong GAAP accounting fundamentals and a solid understanding of financial statement impacts.
  • Highly detail-oriented with a track record of producing accurate, high-quality work.
  • A self-starter who can independently research issues, form thoughtful recommendations, and exercise sound judgment.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes through automation, technology, systems enhancements, or workflow optimization.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work through large volumes of financial data, identify anomalies, strengthen controls, and support decision-making.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes are being built, refined, and scaled.
  • Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams.

Benefits

  • base salary
  • equity (stock options/RSUs)
  • health insurance
  • flexible working hours
  • paid time off

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