Staff Accountant

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.

Staff Accountant                               

Reports to: Business Unit Controller

Compensation: $75-85K/yr with Bonus Potential

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hillside, Illinois                                                                              

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 an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team.  A successful Staff Accountant must be detail oriented, a self-starter, and have excellent organizational skills.  This position requires a high level of correspondence with our sales force, customers, and vendors.  Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.  Must be strong in Excel and other Microsoft applications, and must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced, growth environment.   

Responsibilities

• General accounting including creating and posting journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations & bank reconciliations
• Support month-end activities and year-end close process
• Financial statement analysis and review
• Assist with audits, as necessary
• Manage manufacturer commission payments in project management system
• Create management reports as needed
• Research accounting issues and provide possible solutions
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Approve vendor invoices for posting to Accounts Payable
• Generate customer invoices
• Process employee expense reports
• Other duties and special projects, as defined

The Required Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, experience a plus
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and accounting systems
• Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to communicate with other company associates
• Understanding of percentage of completion accounting

Other Skills & Abilities

Language Skills
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.

Mathematical Skills

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 percentage and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

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.

Physical Demands

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 employ