Accounting Manager

Meriton•Columbus, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Meriton is a national team of experts supporting HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. The Accounting Manager will support Environmental Comfort (EC), one of Meriton’s operating companies, and report to the Business Unit Controller. The role calls for a detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational skills, strong Excel and other Microsoft application skills, and the ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced, growth environment. Accounting experience in construction, engineering, or HVAC is desired but not required. The position supports the accounting team’s closing, reporting, compliance, project accounting, and daily operations. The Accounting Manager works with other departments and supports multiple locations, process improvements, audits, and special projects. The job is based in Columbus, Ohio. Meriton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Strong understanding of and experience with US GAAP.
Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn accounting system applications.
Desire and ability to support multiple locations.
High initiative and ability to prioritize, multitask, deal with ambiguity, and manage projects.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions in written, oral, or diagram form and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

CPA license is a bonus but is not required.
Accounting experience in a construction, engineering, or HVAC environment is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the accounting team in overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
Prepare journal entries and account and balance-sheet reconciliations, and complete variance analysis.
Maintain and use financial analysis tools to prepare financial reporting packages.
Monitor and ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices.
Perform and supervise project reviews to ensure estimates are maintained accurately and job-related transactions are recorded in the appropriate periods.
Direct and support the accounting team’s daily operations, including accounts receivable and accounts payable activity.
Support monitoring customer collections and vendor payments while maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, HR, and other departments to align business operations and financial goals.
Identify and address discrepancies, errors, or irregularities in financial data, and resolve issues to maintain precise and reliable accounting records.
Assist with and support process improvement projects.
Prepare audit schedules and provide supporting documentation for external auditors.
Perform other duties and special projects as defined.