Role Overview
Mercor is partnering with a financial services firm to support a series of core accounting operations projects. We are looking for experienced accounting professionals to assist with high-priority workflows related to bank reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, asset depreciation, and more. These tasks are essential for accurate financial reporting and audit readiness. This is a flexible, short-term contract opportunity well-suited for detail-oriented experts in accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile bank statements against the general ledger and document all reconciling items
- Post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and account codes
- Enter and code accounts payable invoices, matching to purchase orders when required
- Apply incoming cash receipts to outstanding accounts receivable
- Calculate monthly depreciation for fixed assets and post related journal entries
- Perform AP/AR subledger to general ledger reconciliations
- Reconcile intercompany transactions and prepare elimination entries for consolidation
- Match credit card expenses with receipts, flag discrepancies, and reconcile to GL
- Maintain prepaid amortization schedules and post monthly expenses
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
- Compile monthly financial statements and perform balance sheet flux analysis
- Analyze budget vs. actual variances and document material explanations
- Resolve three-way invoice matching exceptions in the AP system
- Estimate and post accruals for month-end close
- Prepare audit schedules tied to the trial balance and compile supporting documentation
Ideal Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial operations
- Familiarity with systems like QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or SAP
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial close processes
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
- Experience with Excel-based reconciliations and journal entry preparation
More About The Opportunity
- Remote and asynchronous control your own work schedule
- Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week
- Project duration: :6 weeks
Compensation & Contract Terms
- $75-100/hour
- Independent contractor arrangement
- Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process
- Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form
About Mercor
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