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.
Job Summary:
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.
Essential Job Functions for the Senior Accountant will include:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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 NetSuite 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
Travel: Minimal Travel, 0 to 15%
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – 8am to 5pm standard working hours
Working Conditions: Professional office environment, daytime hours, working inside, standing, and sitting.
Benefits:
Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life & AD&D; 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 Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions on a per pay period basis if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
- Two comprehensive Dental Plans
- Vision Insurance Plan
- Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
- 14 Company Paid Holidays with a full week off at Thanksgiving.
- Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Family Medical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
- Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (6 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
- Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match
- Pet Insurance
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.
Mercer Advisors provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Mercer Advisors provides equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and employee relations, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What We Do
Established in 1985, Mercer Advisors is a total wealth management firm dedicated to providing clients with financial clarity, investment insight, and long-term collaborative partnerships. Our comprehensive suite of services includes financial planning, investment management, asset protection and risk management, estate, tax, and legacy planning, retirement plan design and administration, and family wealth office services. These services are delivered holistically, rooted in the latest academic and industry findings, customized to the specific needs of each client, and delivered with a fiduciary standard of care.
Our mission is to help people lead fulfilling lives by providing objective, timely advice within the context of their unique dreams and desires.
