Assistant Account Manager (Encino, CA)

Mercer Advisors•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$28 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Mercer Advisors is seeking an experienced Assistant Account Manager/Bookkeeper to join its Business Management team. The role supports client business-management needs through accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, document-management, research, and client and vendor coordination. The successful candidate is trustworthy, professional, analytical, detail-oriented, computer-savvy, organized, and service-oriented, with at least two years of accounting and bookkeeping experience in the Business Management industry. The company describes a supportive, team-oriented work environment with opportunities to learn and grow. The position follows standard business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional early or late hours to meet business tasks and deadlines for internal and external client needs. Non-exempt employees must record work time at the beginning and end of each workday and take a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The position is hybrid, with more in-office time expected during the first 90 days for training. Work may take place in a professional office or a dedicated home-office workspace free of interruptions; basic technology will be provided. The role involves routinely sitting and standing and does not require lifting more than 10 pounds.

Requirements

At least two years of bookkeeping experience within Business Management.
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, critical-thinking, interpersonal, verbal-communication, and written-communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and a bias toward efficiency.
Excellent judgment, poise, and professionalism.
Ability to work independently, show initiative, and take ownership while collaborating and teaming effectively.
Strong time-management skills and ability to reprioritize tasks and support teams as needs change.
Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, advocacy, and conflict resolution in social customer service.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Experience with TEAMS.

Responsibilities

Code general ledger transactions.
Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Reconcile bank accounts.
Manage documents.
Process payroll.
Conduct research and support special projects.
Act as a liaison for 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.
Three Cigna medical plan options, including two high-deductible health plans and a traditional co-pay plan.
Kaiser medical plans available in California.
Health Savings Account with company contributions for employees enrolled in either high-deductible health plan.
Two comprehensive dental plans.
Vision insurance.
Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
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 through company-paid short-term disability, any supplemental short-term disability, and parental leave.
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program.
Company-paid concierge services for caregiving and other life needs.
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.
Incentive compensation eligibility.