Senior Accountant

Meriton; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriton is seeking a Senior Accountant in Las Vegas to join our finance team. You will support month-end/quarter-end closings, prepare internal financial statements, and drive improvements in controls and processes.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft GP accounting software and Excel. Collaboration with department heads is essential for accurate reporting and planning.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of general accounting experience including reconciliations.
• Proficient in Excel and automated accounting systems.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close with reconciliations.
• Develop and document accounting policies to strengthen controls.
• Research and communicate accounting conclusions.
• Analyze financial information and summarize status.
• Identify errors and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Maintain financial records per GAAP and company policies.
• Provide guidance on Microsoft GP accounting software.
• Contribute to department goal setting and budgeting.
• Prepare internal financial statements.
• Budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Assist with audits, banking and sales tax reporting.
• Support special projects and added reporting.
• Balance sheet reconciliations monthly/quarterly.

Skills

General accounting

Excel

GAAP

Financial analysis

Balance sheet reconciliations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA desirable

Tools

Microsoft GP Accounting

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.

Senior Accountant

Reports to: Controller/Accounting Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in all functions of the Finance Department, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collections, Payroll, and General Ledger Accounting and assist the Controller and Accounting Manager in the day to day operations of the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end activities and year-end close process to include balance sheet reconciliations
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Research, document and communicate accounting conclusions
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Participate in the maintenance of the company’s financial records and ensure that accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Provide technical support and advice on Microsoft GP Accounting software and recommend modifications to system and procedures
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare internal financial statements
• Budget to actual variance analysis
• Assist with audits, banking and sales tax reporting
• Assist with special projects and added reporting as needed
• Conduct monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations

The Required Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA designation a plus
• Minimum 3-5 years’ general accounting experience including balance sheet reconciliations, sales tax reporting and financial analysis
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and automated accounting systems
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrated experience conducting balance sheet reconciliations
• Proven ability to work effectively in collaboration with department heads as well as the executive team
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proven problem solving, conceptual thinking, and analytical abilities; experience with process adherence and suggesting improvement to processes
• High level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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.

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.

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in an office environment.

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