Staff Accountant, Mercury
$92.6-121k
Salary range is dependent on location. Plus stock options. Canadian employees (any location): CAD $93,600 - $110,100
Banking services for startups
Open for applications
Banking services for startups
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$92.6-121k
Salary range is dependent on location. Plus stock options. Canadian employees (any location): CAD $93,600 - $110,100
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make scaling tech companies simpler with a personalized banking stack for startups, and power the next generation of companies that will shape the American industry.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is someone who loves the detailed nature of accounting
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience
- Intermediate MS Excel skills and experience with ERP Systems (NetSuite or similar software), preferred
- CPA (or on track to be certified) is a plus
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
What the job involves
- Mercury is building a complete finance stack for startups. We work hard to create the easiest and safest banking* experience possible to simplify entrepreneurs' and business owners’ financial lives. In order for Mercury to accomplish this mission, we have to ensure our business is running smoothly with complete and accurate financials
- That’s why we’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team! This role will support the team with various accounting activities, including but not limited to month-end close, account reconciliations, and other accounting operations
- This role will also have a unique opportunity to provide feedback on the product as a user of the Mercury platform to improve accountants’ experience with the produc
- Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for completeness and accuracy
- Categorize bank transactions and prepare monthly bank reconciliations ensuring the accuracy of cash reporting
- Perform flux analyses over financial results to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements
- Assist with accounts payable through invoice coding, processing payments, and responding to vendor inquiries
- Develop and maintain documentation of accounting policies and procedures
- Assist accounting team with ad-hoc or special projects as needed
- Identify and contribute to operational improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy of month-end close
Our take
Frustrated by the archaic, fee-laden banking services offered to entrepreneurs, the founders of Mercury set out to create a better solution. They envisioned a platform that was dynamic, tech-driven, and free from unnecessary fees.
Mercury delivers on this vision by automating business payment processes, offering FDIC-insured accounts, and providing full API access, empowering entrepreneurs with greater control and efficiency. This approach stands in stark contrast to traditional startup banking, which often burdens young businesses with high fees and limited functionality.
By prioritizing user experience and offering a free service tier, Mercury has attracted over 100,000 businesses and achieved a $1B valuation in 2021. As a rising unicorn in the stagnant world of startup banking, mercury is poised for continued growth, constantly adding new features and expanding its team to further disrupt the industry.
Kirsty
Company Specialist
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
50% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jul 2021
$120m
SERIES B
Sep 2019
$20m
SERIES A
Total funding: $150.9m
Company benefits
- Health, dental, & vision
- 12+ weeks of paid parental leave
- $600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
- Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
- Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401k/RRSP)
- Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
- Annual $1K USD learning & development budget
- Unlimited book budget
- Weekly $100 USD food budget
- Monthly $100 USD wellness budget
- Monthly $50 USD cellphone reimbursement
- Pet-friendly offices with free tea & lunch
Company values
- Think actively: Question processes. Give thoughtful feedback. Find the best way to do something instead of going by how it’s always been done
- Be super helpful: Practice intentionality and accountability. Go above and beyond to solve problems, and do it as a team
- Act with humility: Treat everyone with respect. Leave egos at the door
- Appreciate quality: Work with the best equipment. Avoid cutting corners. Take pride in crafting a lasting product
- Maximize efficiency: Minimize unnecessary meetings and bureaucracy. Work together to get the job done right
- Focus on product: Ask yourself how the product can be better today than it was yesterday
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jason Zhang
(COO)Studied Biology at Stanford before spending over 4 years at Heyzap in Business Development.
Immad Akhund
(CEO)Graduated from the University of Cambridge, then worked as a Software Developer at Aquila and Bloomberg. Also founded Clickpass and Heyzap, and was a Part-time Partner at Y Combinator.
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