Meriton

AccountingManager

$115–135k Brea, California, United States
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The Brief

“Accounting Manager at Meriton. Skills: accounting, financial reporting, US GAAP. Prepare month-end close package. Deliver month-end reporting”

What You'll Achieve.

delivering accurate, timely and decision-useful financial information; issues are resolved efficiently; accurate and detailed reports in a timely manner

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills; analytical skills; Reasoning Ability; problem solving; prioritizing multiple tasks

Eligibility Requirements

Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks, Physical Demands, use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent professional experience), 5+ years of progressive accounting construction, HVAC, or project-based services experience, US GAAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), business acumen, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, Attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, communication skills, interpersonal skills, Operations literacy, commercial literacy, Ability to deliver accurate and detailed reports in a timely manner

Nice to Have

ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), CPA

What You'll Do.

Prepare month-end close package

Deliver month-end reporting

Support journal entries

Support reconciliations

Support variance analyses

Oversee accounting processes

Oversee accounting transactions

Resolve accounting issues

Escalate accounting issues

Provide support to project teams

Provide support to operations teams

Oversight of job costing

Oversight of pricing analysis

Oversight of customer terms

Oversight of revenue recognition

Direct accounts receivable

Direct cash flow management

Direct cash forecasting

Review collections strategy

Review working capital performance

Ensure adherence to accounting policies

Ensure adherence to US GAAP

Ensure adherence to internal control

Maintain documentation

Maintain approval frameworks

Serve as local accounting lead

Prepare schedules for external audits

Prepare reconciliations for external audits

Prepare requests for external audits

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partners with operations; oversight of shared services; coordination with shared services; escalated appropriately; support to project and operations teams; collaboration with customers, clients, and other employees

Communication Scope

communication skills; interpersonal skills; Ability to effectively present information

Full Job Description

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 – Business Unit Support Reports to: Regional/BU Controller FLSA Status: Exempt Location (Onsite): Brea, CA Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000 + 15% bonus The Opportunity The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Regional/BU Controller and leadership team by delivering accurate, timely and decision-useful financial information. This role is a hands-on accounting leader who partners with operations, balancing individual tasks with oversight of shared services and local accounting. This role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional with project-based industry experience who thrives in a fast-paced high-growth environment and demonstrates strong commercial and operational acumen. Responsibilities • Prepare and deliver month-end close package and reporting in a timely manner. Support Regional/BU Controller to complete all necessary journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses. • Support Regional/BU Controller to oversee all aspects of accounting processes and transactions in coordination with shared services, including AP, AR, and general accounting, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and escalated appropriately. • Provide additional support to Regional/BU Controller and project and operations teams, including oversight of job costing, pricing analysis, customer terms, and revenue recognition. • Direct accounts receivable, cash flow management, and cash forecasting activities, including review of aging, collections strategy, and working capital perform

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