Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Accountant I performs limited accounting functions involving the practical application of established accounting standards, theories, principles, and practices.

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

$50,056 to $87,533  (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$45,505 to $79,576 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$40,955 to $71,618  (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.

• Assists with month-end general ledger entries and financial statement preparation in compliance with the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP).
• Coordinates the communication and reconciliation of accounts with banking institutions and customers.
• Assists in the preparation and timely filing of quarterly and annual statutory statements, gross premium tax returns and other statutory reports. 
• Reconciles various general ledger accounts as assigned. 
• Assists in reconciling investment transactions to ensure accurate recording of investment activity. 
• Reconciles bank statements for cash accounts to general ledger cash balances; updates and balances control schedules through trial balance. 
• May prepare monthly accruals; review accounts payable expense coding and settle internal payable account.  May complete specialized reports as required, such as, premium tax returns, management fees, fixed assets, etc.  May assist outside audit professionals by researching and compiling financial information for annual audit reports.
• Maintain acceptable attendance at work on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week
• Other functions that may be assigned 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or demonstrated competence completing an Insurance Company Annual Statement

Experience:  

• Minimum 6 -12 months of experience

Knowledge and Skills:  

• Knowledge of statutory accounting principles (SAP) and generally-accepted accounting principles (GAAP) encompassing fundamental theories, principles, and terminology of accountancy. 

• Requires critical attention to detail and good organizational skills needed to manage assigned general ledgers and accounts.  

• Analytical and technical skill to examine and analyze the records of financial transactions for accuracy, bank reconciliation, investment accounting, effect of transactions upon account relationships, etc.  

• Proficient knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

• Able to communicate professionally at all levels within and outside of the organization.  

• Able to interact cordially with other team members to accomplish common tasks.  

Why choose a career at Mercury?

At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.

Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.

We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.

Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers

We offer many great benefits, including:

• 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

Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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