Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant               

Reports to: Controller/Asst. Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt                                                                            

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 seeking a strong Staff Accountant.  Must be detail oriented, a self starter, and have excellent organizational skills.  Position requires a high level of correspondence with our sales force, and with customers & vendors.  Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.  Must be strong in Excel and other Microsoft applications, and be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment, high growth environment.   

Responsibilities

• General Accounting including creating and posting journal entries, account reconciliation & bank reconciliations
• Sales Tax Preparation and Reporting Monthly
• Property Tax Analysis and Reporting
• Manage Credit Card Process which includes Coding Credit Card Expenses
• Manage business CO-OP programs: Review and analysis
• Manage Manufacturer Commission Payments in Project management System: Tracking
• Create Management Reports as needed
• Manage and account for Pre-Paid Software Maintenance/Licenses and Computer Expense Allocation
• Working with Outside and Bank Auditors, Provide Information as requested
• Fixed Assets (Maintenance of existing schedule)
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

The Required Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, experience a plus
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and accounting systems. (Microsoft GP a Plus)
• Attention to Detail, Accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to Communicate with other company associates

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.

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. 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