Accounting Manager

Mercury Insurance

Manager of Accounting overseeing financial reporting and leading a team of accountants at Mercury Insurance. Ensuring compliance and effective processes for accurate financial documentation and analysis.

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,664 - $230,619 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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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