What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I position at Merit Electric?
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
We are hiring an Accountant to join our growing electrical contracting business and support several affiliated businesses. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both project-based accounting and managing full monthly accounting cycles across multiple entities.
What You’ll Do:
· Manage job costing and project financial reporting
· Support project managers with cost tracking and profitability insights
· Handle monthly accounting for multiple affiliated companies
· Perform reconciliations and assist with month-end close
· Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks and Excel
What We’re Looking For:
· Experience in accounting and job costing preferred
· Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines
· Strong Excel and QuickBooks skills preferred
· Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability
This is a great opportunity to take ownership of accounting processes across a dynamic group of companies while working closely with leadership and project teams.