Senior Accountant

Merit Advisors LLC • Dallas, TX

45d

About The Position

Merit Advisors delivers specialty tax, valuation, and advisory services that help energy companies increase cash flow and unlock value enterprise-wide. For over 25 years, we have served as trusted partners across commodity cycles, supporting companies of every scale—from PE-backed startups to supermajor oil and gas companies. We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to perform a variety of advanced accounting, financial reporting, and analysis tasks. The ideal candidate brings a self-driven, detail-oriented mentality with a commitment to accuracy, sound judgment, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with a desire to grow in knowledge, leadership, and responsibility
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field required
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• prior experience in a consulting or professional services firm is a plus!
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Responsibilities

• Contributing to monthly and annual close cycles, including journal entries and account analysis
• Preparing, analyzing, and reviewing financial statements for accuracy and GAAP compliance
• Performing general ledger accounting, journal entries, billing and accounts payable entries, and bank/account reconciliations
• Ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of complex accounts and resolving variances
• Analyzing financial data and transactions to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Providing guidance and mentorship to accounting clerks and junior staff
• Researching, analyzing, and resolving complex accounting or reporting discrepancies
• Preparing and presenting financial reports and analysis to management
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and applicable regulations
• Performing daily cash & banking tasks
• Performing system setup tasks to ensure accuracy across client projects and revenue reporting

Benefits

• competitive salary
• PTO program
• medical/dental/vision plan
• matching 401(k)
• company-sponsored events
• continuous learning opportunities
• flexibility to manage your work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior