Accounting Associate II

Mercer Advisors

86d

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and success-driven Bookkeeper to become an integral part of our Tax & Accounting team. A successful candidate will utilize their educational background, work experience, communication, and organizational skills in analyzing clients' books and performing data entry in QuickBooks. We offer a supportive and team-oriented work environment, and opportunity to learn and grow within our organization.

Requirements

• 2 years of bookkeeping experience
• Prior experience in a CPA or Business Management firm
• Knowledge and understanding of A/R and A/P functions
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or business a plus
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Pro
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and data management software
• Experience with MS TEAMS is preferred
• Payroll tax return preparation a plus
• Sales tax return preparation a plus
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a bias towards efficiency
• Excellent judgment, poise, and professionalism
• Keen ability to work independently, show initiative, and take ownership while understanding the importance of collaboration & teaming
• Practices superior time management
• Able to re-prioritize tasks and support teams based on frequently changing needs
• Demonstrates winning Social Customer Service techniques such as empathy, patience, advocacy, and conflict resolution

Responsibilities

• Data entry in QuickBooks
• Monthly bank & credit card reconciliations
• Posting journal entries and adjustments as needed
• Review and post payroll as needed
• Review and analyze financial statements
• Assist with city business license renewals
• Prepare annual 1099s
• File annual Secretary of State Statements
• Working with tax team for tax matters as needed

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees