Senior Accountant

In this role, you’ll:

• Own key areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across multiple accounting areas.
• Perform monthly flux and variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial results and explaining period-over-period changes.
• Manage and improve accounting processes across the general ledger, including revenue, accounts receivable, accruals, intercompany transactions, and other key accounting areas.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams across Finance, Partnerships, Legal, and Product to ensure accurate accounting treatment and efficient workflows.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve accounting operations through technology, AI-enabled tools, and system enhancements.
• Help design and implement scalable accounting processes, controls, and documentation as Mercury continues to grow.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls that support accurate financial reporting and operational excellence.
• Support external audits and assist with audit requests, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Take ownership of problems from identification through implementation, driving improvements that make the team more efficient and effective.

What we’re looking for:

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• BA/BS or equivalent in accounting or related field
• Experience in public accounting, industry accounting, or a combination of both.
• Strong GAAP accounting fundamentals and a solid understanding of financial statement impacts.
• Highly detail-oriented with a track record of producing accurate, high-quality work.
• A self-starter who can independently research issues, form thoughtful recommendations, and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes through automation, technology, systems enhancements, or workflow optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work through large volumes of financial data, identify anomalies, strengthen controls, and support decision-making.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes are being built, refined, and scaled.
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams.

Preferred experience:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Experience in fintech, banking*, payments, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth technology company.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Exposure to AI-driven process improvement initiatives or accounting workflow optimization projects.