Mercury Insurance

Accounting Manager

Mercury Insurance

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Alabama • Alaska • United States

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Salary

💰 $118,664 - $230,619 per year

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA certification preferred)
  • 5 years accounting experience, 2 of which must be in the insurance industry along with 2 years supervisory experience.
  • 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
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accounting principlesfinancial reportingfinancial analysisaccounting softwareExcelStatutory accountingUS GAAPsupervisory experienceperformance improvementstatement reconciliation
Soft Skills
leadershiptrainingcoachingattention to detailanalytical skillseffective communicationcollaborationtask prioritizationdeadline managementworking under pressure
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceCPA certification