Senior Accountant

Merit Advisors LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO program

Medical/dental/vision plan

401(k) matching

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Merit Advisors LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage advanced accounting, financial reporting, and analysis tasks with a commitment to accuracy, sound judgment, and continuous process improvement.

You will lead close cycles, prepare GAAP-compliant statements, perform GL entries and reconciliations, mentor junior staff, and present financial analysis to management. A Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA or CPA candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience with accounting software and MS Office.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly and annual close cycles with journal entries and account analysis.
• Prepare, analyze, and review GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, AP entries, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of complex accounts and resolve variances.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Mentor accounting clerks and junior staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Excel (incl. VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables)

Job description

What Gives Us Purpose

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.

What We Seek

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.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• 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

You’re perfect for this role if you:

• Keep high standards of accuracy and organization
• Enjoy meeting deadlines and feeling a sense of accomplishment
• Think critically and recognize when something is off
• Communicate difficult and complicated topics with ease and simplicity
• Bring strong proficiency in MS Office and accounting software
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Manage your time well and prioritize tasks effectively

What You Bring

• 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; CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience (prior experience in a consulting or professional services firm is a plus!)
• Strong Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables (bonus points if you know keyboard shortcuts)

What We Provide

At Merit, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, PTO program, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), you’ll enjoy company-sponsored events, continuous learning opportunities, and the flexibility to manage your work/life balance.