Assistant Account Manager (Encino, CA)

Mercer Advisors • Encino, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mercer Advisors is seeking an experienced Assistant Account Manager/Bookkeeper to join its Business Management team. The role supports accounting and bookkeeping functions and requires a trustworthy, professional, analytical, detail-oriented, computer-savvy, organized, and service-oriented candidate. The successful candidate will have at least two years of accounting and bookkeeping experience in the Business Management industry. Mercer Advisors describes its environment as supportive and team-oriented, with opportunities to learn and grow.

This hybrid position may be based in a professional office or a dedicated, interruption-free home office workspace. More in-office time is expected during the first 90 days for training. The role requires availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; early or late hours may occasionally be needed to meet business tasks and client deadlines. The stated base pay range is $28–$33 USD, and the position is eligible for incentive compensation. Non-exempt employees must record their work time daily and take a 30-minute unpaid lunch period.

Requirements

• At least two years of bookkeeping experience within the Business Management industry.
• Experience using Datafaction/DF Imaging and/or AgilLink.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management software.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Detail-oriented, with analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and a bias toward efficiency.
• Excellent judgment, poise, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, take ownership, and collaborate with a team.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to reprioritize tasks as needs change.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, advocacy, and conflict resolution in customer service.
• Availability during standard business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional early or late hours as needed.
• For non-exempt employees, record working time daily and take a 30-minute unpaid lunch period.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• Experience with TEAMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger coding.
• Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Manage documents.
• Process payroll.
• Conduct research and special projects.
• Liaise with clients and vendors.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life and AD&D, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Medical plan options, including high-deductible and traditional co-pay plans; Kaiser plans are available in California.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions for employees enrolled in an eligible high-deductible health plan.
• Two dental plans.
• Vision insurance.
• Dependent Care Savings Account.
• 14 company-paid holidays, including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
• Paid time off for vacation and sick days.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Family medical leave.
• Paid parental leave (8 weeks).
• Maternity benefits, including company-paid short-term disability and parental leave.
• Adoption assistance reimbursement program.
• Company-paid concierge services for caregiving needs and other life challenges.
• 401(k) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options, a per-pay-period match, and an after-tax option.
• Pet insurance.
• Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals at preferred employee pricing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed