Corporate Accounting Associate

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.

Summary:
The Corporate Accounting Senior Associate 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:
Month-End Close & Consolidation
•    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.  
Shared Services Accounting Ownership
•    Execute standardized accounting processes across multiple business units within a shared services model.
•    Lead and support the onboarding of newly acquired entities into the shared services accounting model.
•    Maintain accurate accounting records for centralized areas, including but not limited to treasury, property, plant & equipment, leases, intangible assets, prepaids, and IT-related costs, and corporate allocations.
•    Ensure accurate accounting treatment and be able to speak to accounting decisions. 
Process Improvements & Cross-Functional Support
•    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.).
Audit Support
•    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 policies. Ad-Hoc Analysis & Projects •    Support ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects as requested by finance leadership. •    Regular, consistent and necessary to meet the needs of the business •    Assists 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