Accounting Associate

Mercer Advisors•Los Angeles, CA

16h

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
Proficiency in QuickBooks Pro
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online a plus
Proficiency in MS Office and data management software
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or business a plus
Experience with MS TEAMS is preferred
Payroll tax return preparation a plus
Sales tax return preparation a plus

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 Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
Kaiser Medical plans available in California
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions 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 including 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 (8 weeks)
Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 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 as well as an after-tax option
Pet Insurance