Senior Accountant

Merit Advisors LLC

Dallas, TX

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Banking Services, Billing, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Consulting, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Keyboards, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Oil and Gas, People Management, Pivot Tables, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Reconciliation, Regulations, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Risk Analysis, Startup, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vlookups

LOCATION

Dallas, TX

POSTED

11 days ago

What Gives Us Purpose
Merit Advisors delivers specialty tax, valuation, and advisory services that help energy companies increase cash flow and unlock value enterprise-wide. For over 25 years, we have served as trusted partners across commodity cycles, supporting companies of every scale—from PE-backed startups to supermajor oil and gas companies.

What We Seek
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to perform a variety of advanced accounting, financial reporting, and analysis tasks. The ideal candidate brings a self-driven, detail-oriented mentality with a commitment to accuracy, sound judgment, and continuous process improvement.

What Your Day Will Look Like
The Senior Accountant provides advanced accounting support to accounting and finance leadership. You will have a variety of accounting responsibilities, including:

Contributing to monthly and annual close cycles, including journal entries and account analysis
Preparing, analyzing, and reviewing financial statements for accuracy and GAAP compliance
Performing general ledger accounting, journal entries, billing and accounts payable entries, and bank/account reconciliations
Ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of complex accounts and resolving variances
Analyzing financial data and transactions to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Providing guidance and mentorship to accounting clerks and junior staff
Researching, analyzing, and resolving complex accounting or reporting discrepancies
Preparing and presenting financial reports and analysis to management
Ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and applicable regulations
Performing daily cash & banking tasks
Performing system setup tasks to ensure accuracy across client projects and revenue reporting

You’re perfect for this role if you:

Keep high standards of accuracy and organization
Enjoy meeting deadlines and feeling a sense of accomplishment
Think critically and recognize when something is off
Communicate difficult and complicated topics with ease and simplicity
Bring strong proficiency in MS Office and accounting software
Work well independently and as part of a team
Manage your time well and prioritize tasks effectively

What You Bring

Strong analytical skills with a desire to grow in knowledge, leadership, and responsibility
Strong attention to detail
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred
2+ years of progressive accounting experience (prior experience in a consulting or professional services firm is a plus!)
Strong Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables (bonus points if you know keyboard shortcuts)

What We Provide
At Merit, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, PTO program, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), you’ll enjoy company-sponsored events, continuous learning opportunities, and the flexibility to manage your work/life balance.

Senior Accountant

Merit Advisors LLC

Dallas, TX

About the Company

Merit Advisors LLC

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