Accounting Manager

Meriton•Columbus, OH

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Meriton is seeking an Accounting Manager to support its operating company, Environmental Comfort (EC). The role reports to the Business Unit Controller and is located in Columbus, Ohio. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, self-starting, highly organized, proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, growth environment. Accounting experience in construction, engineering, or HVAC is desired but not required. The Accounting Manager supports the accounting team’s financial close, reporting, compliance, project accounting, and daily operations. The role also collaborates across departments, helps improve processes, and prepares documentation for external audits. The job requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a strong understanding of US GAAP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Strong understanding and experience with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn accounting system applications.
Ability and desire 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; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Regularly use hands to operate a computer keyboard and telephone and reach with hands and arms; frequently stand, walk, and sit; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and meet the stated vision requirements.

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, account and balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
Maintain and use financial analysis tools to prepare financial reporting packages.
Monitor 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 daily accounting team operations, including accounts receivable and accounts payable activity.
Support monitoring customer collections and vendor payments while maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
Collaborate with departments such as Sales, Operations, and HR to align business operations and financial goals.
Identify and address discrepancies, errors, or irregularities in financial data, and resolve issues to maintain accurate 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.