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Sr Financial Accounting Specialist

Mercury General

Remote (US) · Posted October 14, 2026

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About the job

Overview

Position Summary: The primary job function is to perform most advanced accounting functions involving the practical application of established accounting standards, theories, principles, and practices.

Geo-Salary Information

An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:$98,569 to $120,473 (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$89,608 to $109,520 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$80,647 to $98,569 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

In CA: Typical hiring range is $98,569 to $120,473

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

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for the preparation, analysis and evaluation of subsidiary general ledgers.

Prepares and maintains highly complex operating and financial reports.

Ensures the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements are completed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting principles (SAP) including footnote disclosure.

Performs advanced financial analyses and special projects as required by financial management.

May interface and maintain relationships with outside auditors and public accounting firms.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis/major in accounting program or equivalent education

CPA or MBA is preferred

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in accounting, including 2 years of public accounting, preferably in a Big Four firm.

Insurance accounting experience is a plus

About the Company

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

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Perks and Benefits

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.

Mercury is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application and/or employment consideration process. If you require an accommodation, you may contact us by sending an e-mail to recruiting@mercuryinsurance.com. Please include your name, contact information, and a description of your requested accommodation in your message.

Pay Range USD $76,829.00 - USD $142,213.00 /Yr.