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Job DescriptionSalary: 80,000 - 130,000 Position Summary TheJunior Controllersupports the firms internal accounting, financial reporting, and operational analysis functions. This role ensures the accuracy of financial data, assists with budgeting and forecasting, and helps maintain internal controls and compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within the firms Finance and Operations team. Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Month-End Close • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expenses., • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank and credit card reconciliations., • Assist with month-end and year-end closings, ensuring timely and accurate reporting., • Process vendor invoices and ensure proper coding, approvals, and payments., • Manage check runs and electronic disbursements., • Record and reconcile client receipts, partner contributions, and reimbursements., • Assist in developing the annual firm budget and cash flow forecasts., • Maintain financial dashboards tracking firm performance and KPIs., • Prepare periodic management reports for leadership review., • Analyze firm revenue by service line (Tax, Audit, CAS, Advisory) and department., • Assist with partner compensation calculations and financial distribution schedules., • Support KPI reporting: utilization, realization, and client profitability metrics., • Maintain and apply internal accounting policies and procedures., • Support external audits, reviews, or compliance requests., • Process and manage payroll tax filings, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements., • Utilize the firms accounting and practice management systems (e.g., QuickBooks, CCH Axcess, Practice CS, or similar)., • Ensure data integrity across financial and operational systems., • Partner with HR and Operations on payroll, benefits, and staff reimbursements., • Coordinate with department leaders on expense management and budget tracking., • Assist with special projects, analysis, and vendor management. Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field a plus., • 13+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience (public or private)., • Prior payroll experience (ADP a plus) process and manage, prepare related tax filings, • Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles., • Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar)., • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills., • High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information., • Experience working within apublic accounting firmor professional services environment a plus., • Familiarity with time and billing systems (e.g., CCH Axcess, STAR, or Practice CS)., • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)., • Interest in process improvement and technology-driven efficiency.

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 - Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey - Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI

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Job Description A Tax & Financial Firm seeking a Full Time Receptionist to join our team! Responsibilities Include: • Ability to work in a fast paced professional environment, • Greeting Clients in a friendly, professional manner, • Scheduling and confirming appointments, • Answering high volume telephone calls, • Opening, Sorting and Distributing Daily Incoming mail, • Filing, Faxing, Emailing & Collating tax returns, • Processing Client Payments, • Data Entry / Updating Excel Spreadsheets, • Scheduling & Coordinating Office Events, • Previous experience in office administration or other related fields, • Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong attention to detail, • Strong organizational skills, • Experience with Microsoft office and CRM systems