Senior Operational Accountant

JOB TITLE: Senior Operational Accountant

REPORTS TO: Chief Accounting Officer

LOCATION: Deerfield. IL

DATE: April 2025

For over 40 years, Meridian IT has been helping medium and enterprise businesses solve their complex technical IT problems. Through a unique strategic perspective, deep expertise, and a personalized proactive approach, Meridian IT is one of the top IT solutions provider in the industry.

Offering best-in-class cloud, hybrid, and on-premises data storage solutions, backup and recovery solutions, security solutions, hyperconverged infrastructure, contact center solutions, flexible pricing models and award-winning managed services, Meridian IT works with each client to create a customized plan to help realize their IT goals.

Meridian IT is part of Meridian Group International, a privately held organization headquartered in Deerfield, IL, and a leading IT service provider operating across 4 continents.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager role is vital to the growth and long-term success of our business. Meridian Group International is looking for a Senior Operational Accountant who is eager to develop their career through team management, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. This is a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional to expand their skills in operational accounting and treasury, while contributing to key initiatives aimed at streamlining processes and enhancing financial performance. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with an analytical mindset, who thrives in a collaborative environment and seeks growth within a dynamic team.

In this role, you will gain valuable management experience, drive impactful improvements, and deepen your expertise across a broad range of accounting functions. As you advance in your career, you’ll have the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior team members, and influence strategic decisions that directly support company goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop Accounts Receivable Team: Manage a team of 3 collections specialists, driving best-in-class customer service, ensuring timely collection of receivables, and promoting a collaborative team culture that focuses on continuous improvement and achieving targets;
• Enhance Accounts Receivable Processes: Oversee the accounts receivable function, ensuring efficient invoicing, cash application, and collections. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and improve the customer experience while optimizing cash flow;
• Resolve Complex Issues: Support the team in resolving customer account disputes, discrepancies, and billing inquiries, ensuring quick and effective resolution while maintaining strong client relationships;
• Collaborative Process Improvement: Work cross-functionally with other departments such as AP, finance, and operations to identify areas for process improvement in accounting and treasury functions, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives;
• Treasury Support: Assist with daily cash reconciliations, maintaining accurate cash forecasts, and supporting liquidity management. Ensure proper tracking of incoming and outgoing funds and provide data to support decision-making for cash management strategies;
• Continuous Development: Collaborate with leadership to drive process improvement initiatives, and provide insights to enhance operational efficiency. Participate in professional development opportunities to broaden your understanding of accounting and treasury operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively engage with team members, senior management, and cross-functional departments;
• Demonstrated knowledge of business operations and familiarity with ERP and financial management systems (Epicor or MS Dynamics preferred);
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and make recommendations for process improvements;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting;
• 3 years of operational accounting experience with a strong preference for accounts receivable or collections experience.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

Meridian Group International, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.