Senior Associate, Corporate Accounting

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.

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Job Title: Senior Associate, Corporate Accounting

Reports To: Manager, Corporate Accounting

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Shared Services Office, Irving, TX

Summary:

The Senior, Corporate Accounting is a key member of the Corporate Accounting team responsible for executing critical components of month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close process. This role will focus on ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company’s financial records in accordance with GAAP and internal policies. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced corporate environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries, ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform timely and accurate account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Support consolidation activities to assist in the preparation of financial statement schedules for internal and external reporting.
• Analyze monthly results and variances, providing clear explanations to management.
• Maintain and enhance close calendars, checklists, and process documentation.

• Support continuous improvements to the close process, including automation, standardization, and workflow enhancements.
• Partner with AP, AR, FP&A, Treasury, Payroll, and business units to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate accruals and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliations and journal entry processes.
• Support system improvement initiatives (ERP enhancements, reporting tools, etc.).

• Coordinate with external auditors to provide requested documentation and supporting schedules for interim and year‑end audits.
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting.

• Support ad‑hoc financial analyses and special projects as requested by finance.
• Assist the leadership of the Finance team and other team members with various research projects and/or special projects.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
• Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate elevated professionalism with empathy, positive intent, and integrity in all interactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information one‑on‑one and in group situations, and outside of the company.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of variables in situations where limited information is available.
• Open and transparent with a strong work ethic and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the “big” picture.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be a self‑starter, independent, and strong organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines at any given time.
• Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with colleagues and acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience; or equivalent combination of 2+ years of public accounting experience.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and general…