Merrick & Company is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist our Finance/Accounting Team. This person will have a concentration in joint venture accounting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for full cycle accounting for our Joint Venture (JV) companies.
• Identifying GL coding for cash received throughout the month.
• Prepare weekly wire transfers for JV partners and other third-party vendors.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and distribute to JV partners.
• Completing all account reconciliations at month end.
• Prepare the daily cash sheet by matching electronic payments and checks to appropriate invoices and reconcile payment discrepancies.
• Identifying and maintaining any retainers and overpayments due back to clients.
• Analyzing and reconciling Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable aging and following up on past due balances to facilitate payment.
• Assisting with year-end audit.
• Providing documentation for the K-1 tax forms each year.
• Assist in account reconciliations for other entities.
• Create journal entries and other GL duties for entities beyond the Joint Venture companies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with federal clients and DCAA knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage client and employee relationships.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of staff and management to complete tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be comfortable working in a self-directed environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Strong experience in managing multiple tasks and deadlines with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use sound judgment including maintaining confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

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  Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional information

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.
• On a case-by-case basis, Merrick offers a hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home and in the office.
• Typical salary range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour. The pay range listed in this posting indicates the position’s eligibility to work in the state of Colorado and is consistent with our offices there; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
• Due to the integrity required (perceived and actual) in any HR position, family members of Merrick employees will not be eligible for this position.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.