Ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of Merit America’s core accounting operations.
Manage accounts payable and payment-related relationships with vendors, contractors, and learner program participants.
Administer corporate credit cards, employee expenses, and banking transactions.
Maintain fixed asset records, track prepaid expenses and expense accruals.
Perform data entry and account reconciliations.
Actively leverage automation tools and AI to streamline accounting workflows.
Help modernize and scale accounting operations by leveraging automation, data tools, and modern accounting systems.
Report directly to the Financial Controller and work closely with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams across Merit America.

Requirements

Committed to Merit America’s mission to pave pathways to family-sustaining careers, break the poverty cycle, and create upward mobility for low-wage workers
Demonstrated history of embodying our values, which inform our work and drive our organization's culture
Shared sense of responsibility and ownership for our collective work in making a positive impact on the community we support, true to our value of Win & Lose Together
Committed to continuous learning and growth in advancing inclusive excellence and closing gaps across lines of difference
Passionate about fostering a workplace culture that embraces and values individual differences, aligned with our core value of inclusivity
Meaningful professional experience in accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and related accounting operations.
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP) and experience applying them in day-to-day transactional work.
Experience managing fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation tracking.
Hands-on experience with modern ERP and accounting operations systems is essential; direct experience with NetSuite is strongly preferred.
Advanced Excel proficiency required, including experience building and maintaining macros, complex formulas (e.g., XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, dynamic arrays), and data validation tools.
Active experience using AI tools and automation solutions to streamline and improve day-to-day accounting tasks (e.g., automating reconciliations, data extraction, workflow management).
Experience in a high-growth/startup environment where systems and processes require hands-on building and fixing.
Comfort working with large datasets, importing/exporting data between systems, and structuring financial data for analysis and reconciliation.
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work with a strong commitment to accuracy and completeness.
Proven track record of meeting recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining data quality and documentation standards.
Ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders about expense policies, reconciling items, and documentation requirements.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a willingness to support colleagues and take on tasks outside a defined scope when needed.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (100% Paid Employee Only Coverage)
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Dependent care Flexible Spending Account
Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Merit
Education & personal development reimbursement
Catalog of courses for professional learning and development
Short and long-term disability
Unlimited vacation (after a 90-day introductory period)
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption benefits (after 1 year of employment)
11 federally recognized holidays
2 week holiday office closure in December/January
401(k) retirement plan with automatic Merit contribution
Wellness Benefits/Wellness Resources
Discount perks at work program
Phone/technology stipend
Home office setup stipend
Affinity groups and community building via virtual, in-person, and/or regional meetups

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts payableaccount reconciliationsgeneral ledger maintenancefixed asset managementGAAPExceldata entryautomationdata analysisfinancial data structuring

Soft Skills

commitment to inclusivitycollaborationattention to detailcommunicationownershipresponsibilitycontinuous learningadaptabilityteam-orientedproblem-solving