Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Reports to: Business Unit Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Hybrid Role

The Company

Meriton is a national investment holding company with a portfolio of companies in the commercial HVAC industry. Founded in 2019, we believe merit has everything to do with standards and that nothing is beyond or beneath us. We base those standards around a set of values that we hold tightly to, ensuring we are building the right thing, at the right time, with the right people. We know that business is earned – never given – and that’s why we’re serious about what we do. Working together, we’ll co-create lasting growth by defining big visions and hammering down little details. Our resources streamline business processes and provide access to a network of teams with extensive industry experience.

Our overall mission is simple: we want to create value and make a difference every day in our journey to be the best HVAC sales and service organization in North America. We believe we can succeed in that mission by being the BEST provider for our clients, the BEST partner for manufacturers, the BEST company for our employees, and the BEST investment for our current and future shareholders.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in all functions of the Finance Department, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collections, Payroll, and General Ledger Accounting and assist in the day-to-day operations of the finance department.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end activities and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Research, document and communicate accounting conclusions
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Participate in the maintenance of the company’s financial records and ensure that accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and Company policies
• Provide technical support and advice on Microsoft GP Accounting software and recommend modifications to system and procedures
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements
• Budget and budget analysis
• Assist with Audits: External, Banking, Insurance, Sales Tax, Benefits
• Liaise with our Business Unit and Regional Controller to improve financial procedures
• Assist with special projects and added reporting as needed
• Conduct monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Calculate, expand details of and report sales associate commission for monthly payroll

The Required Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline and CPA designation a plus
• Minimum 3-5 years’ general accounting experience including bank reconciliations, fixed assets, general ledger, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and automated accounting systems, with MS Great Plains preferred
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrated experience conducting balance sheet reconciliations
• Proven ability to work effectively in collaboration with department heads as well as the executive team
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proven problem solving, conceptual thinking, and analytical abilities; experience with process adherence and suggesting improvement to processes
• High level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Other Skills/Abilities

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in an office environment and possibly, occasionally in the field.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Meriton is an Equal Opportunity Employer