Remote Senior Accountant — 6-Week Contract

Mercor; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking experienced accounting professionals for short-term contract work focused on core accounting operations. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, journal entries, and accounts payable/receivable management. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and familiarity with accounting software. This role allows for a flexible schedule, requiring a commitment of at least 30 hours per week, with compensation ranging from $75 to $100 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial operations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial close processes.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank statements against the general ledger.
• Post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Analyze budget vs. actual variances and document material explanations.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Financial reconciliation

Time management

Documentation skills

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

SAP

Job description

A financial services firm is seeking experienced accounting professionals for short-term contract work focused on core accounting operations. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, journal entries, and accounts payable/receivable management. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and familiarity with accounting software. This role allows for a flexible schedule, requiring a commitment of at least 30 hours per week, with compensation ranging from $75 to $100 per hour.