Accounting Manager

Meriton•Louisville, KY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value—for our partners and our people. If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way. We are seeking a strong Accounting Manager to support one of Meriton’s operating companies, Air Equipment Company (AEC). The right candidate must be detail oriented, a self-starter, and have excellent organizational skills. The Accounting Manager must demonstrate strong Excel and other Microsoft application skills and be able to work well with others in a fast-paced, growth environment. Candidates with accounting experience in a construction, engineering, or HVAC environment are desired, but not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn accounting system applications
A desire and ability to support multiple locations
High level of initiative with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and deal with ambiguity and manage projects
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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