Accounting Manager

Meriton•Hillside, IL

6h•$115,000 - $130,000

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. Accounting Manager Reports to: Business Unit Controller Location: Hillside, IL Compensation: $115-130K/yr with Bonus Potential 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 Accounting Manager to support one of Meriton’s operating companies, Midwest Applied Solutions. 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.