Accounting Manager

Meriton; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriton is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Bellevue, WA/Portland, OR team. This hands-on role partners with the BU Controller to deliver accurate financial information and oversee local accounting, with a focus on project-based and HVAC portfolios.

You’ll manage month-end close, AP/AR, and cash forecasting, while ensuring adherence to US GAAP and internal controls. CPA is desirable but not required, with strong communication and analytical skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction, HVAC, or project-based services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP; ASC 606 knowledge is highly desirable.
• Experience with an ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver month-end close package and reporting in a timely manner; assist BU Controller with journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Oversee accounting processes and transactions with shared services, including AP, AR, and general accounting, and resolve issues.
• Support job costing, pricing analysis, customer terms, and revenue recognition.
• Direct accounts receivable, cash flow management, and cash forecasting activities; review aging and collections strategy.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Inventory management

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

US GAAP

ASC 606

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

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.

Title: Accounting Manager

Reports to: BU Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location (Onsite): Bellevue, WA | Portland, OR

The Company

Created in 2019, Meriton is building a portfolio of the most trusted independent brands in the world of commercial HVAC. We’ve invested heavily in customized software, information technology, finance and accounting, marketing, leadership development, and human resources, which can be leveraged across our portfolio companies to increase operating efficiency and generate growth.

At Meriton, we’re committed to a “buy and build” strategy of continuous investments that work to accelerate mutual long-term growth. That means we don’t make short-term bets. We make long-term commitments. At Meriton, we partner with our portfolio companies to expand their reach, amplify their voice, and grow their market share.

And just like the commitment we put into growth for our portfolio companies, we’re devoted to cultivating mutual growth with our associates. Our ongoing objective is to recognize talent, respect hard work, and reward those who understand what it means to “earn it” every day.

We’re always seeking top-tier talent, creative problem solvers, and forward-thinking leaders to add to our growing team.

The Opportunity

The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in supporting the 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 BBU Controller to complete all necessary journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support 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 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 performance.
• Ensure adherence to Meriton accounting policies, US GAAP, and internal control standards; maintain strong documentation and approval frameworks.
• Serve as primary local accounting lead for external audits including preparing schedules, reconciliations and other requests from auditors and Meriton accounting.,

The Required Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction, HVAC, or project-based services experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) is highly desirable.
• ERP experience required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) preferred
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with inventory management
• Strong business acumen with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Operations and commercial literacy
• Ability to deliver accurate and detailed reports in a timely manner.
• CPA desired but not required.

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 percent 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 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.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Meriton is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.