Senior Accountant

Title:                                Senior Accountant              

Reports to:                      Business Unit Controller

FLSA Status:                   Exempt

Location:                         Bellevue, WA

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” each and every day.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team. This role will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting month‑end close, and strengthening our internal controls framework. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Business Unit Controller and the Accounting Team. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, deep understanding of GAAP, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly and year‑end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and quarterly.
• Calculate and prepare monthly sales commission reports for payroll.
• Assist in preparing internal financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights into trends and variances.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Support external audits (financial, tax, insurance, banking) and sales tax compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑departmental teams to improve processes and financial workflows.
• Assist with special projects, system enhancements, and ad‑hoc reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA Preferred or commensurate experiential familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• High level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork oriented, working with all levels and departments of the organization.

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.

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in an office environment and possibly, occasionally in the field.

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, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 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.