Senior Accountant - Remote, Hybrid, On-site

Job Description

Job Description

About Merlin Group

Merlin Group operates at the intersection of cyber innovation, national security, and technology-driven transformation. With a mission to accelerate the adoption of high-impact technologies across the U.S. public sector and regulated commercial markets, Merlin is uniquely structured around three core tenets – Invest, Enable, and Scale – each designed to address a specific stage of the technology lifecycle. Together, our affiliates – Merlin Ventures, CGC, and Merlin Cyber – form a flywheel that builds enduring capability for customers, partners, and the broader cyber ecosystem, operationalizing technological advancement into mission-ready, enterprise-grade solutions.

At Merlin, we believe our strength lies in our people. Team members are encouraged to be creative, collaborative, and nimble, pursuing paths to deliver the cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that our customers rely on. From next-generation cyber defense to secure cloud and AI, we are united by one purpose – transforming innovation into mission impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with a minimum of four (4) years of progressive accounting experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts receivable, revenue-related accounting, month-end close activities, and internal controls. Experience working in a public company environment and supporting SEC reporting requirements is strongly preferred.

This position will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of receivables, cash application, revenue-related account reconciliations, and financial reporting while supporting compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements.

This position will also provide a wide range of support in other areas of accounting and finance through general ledger activities, document reviews, special projects and research. This role will be approximately 85% AR and General Ledger with 15% special projects and support.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Cash Management

• Manage the full accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, cash applications, customer account reconciliations, and aging analysis.
• Monitor customer payment activity and proactively identify collection risks.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Customer Success teams to resolve billing disputes and payment discrepancies.
• Review and maintain customer credit limits and credit risk assessments.
• Prepare and maintain allowance for doubtful accounts analyses.

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly journal entries related to accounts receivable and revenue adjustments
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze AR trends and collection performance.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.

Accounting & Finance Support

• Take on special projects in support of the Accounting and Finance teams
• Prepare transaction analyses
• Develop support for Finance initiatives
• Improve functional processes

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Execute and document SOX controls related to revenue, receivables, and cash receipts.
• Support audit requests.
• Assist with the implementation and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Maintain documentation supporting audit and compliance requirements.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Leverage ERP systems and reporting tools to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Identify automation opportunities within billing, collections, and cash application processes.
• Participate in finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience with significant exposure to accounts receivable and general ledger accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience in preparing account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public company accounting experience and/or SEC reporting experience in CPA Firms.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting and financial statement disclosures.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal controls.
• Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce is a plus
• Experience working with external auditors and preparing audit support schedules.
• CPA or CMA candidate preferred.

Success Attributes and Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong financial analysis capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Team collaboration and cross-functional partnership
• Professional judgment and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to personal and professional integrity and respect for others.
• Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and low-ego approach.
• Commitment to teamwork and professional relationship development.
• Passion for lifelong learning, growth, and development.
• Flexible and nimble; comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change.
• Strong communication and functional project management skills.
• Desire to innovate, try new things, and creatively explore novel solutions to business challenges.
• Professional and respectful approach to the diversity of thought, action, identity, and attributes.

Success Measures (First 12 Months)

• Maintain accurate AR aging and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end close responsibilities.
• Successfully support quarterly and annual audit requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will bring a blend of operational accounting expertise and public-company discipline. They will have hands-on ownership of accounts receivable processes and an understanding of the broader financial reporting implications of receivables and revenue recognition. This role is ideal for an accountant seeking growth into a Senior Accountant or Financial Reporting role over time.

Benefits & Perks

We want to empower and inspire employees to be and do their best. Our workdays are dynamic, collegial, and fun. Our office features multiple places to work unconstrained by typical office barriers. Our wellness package provides access to an on-site gym and includes medical, dental, and vision insurance along with options for FSA and EAP. We offer 401(k) with employer match, unlimited PTO, and a culture respectful of the reality that not everything in one’s personal life is guaranteed to happen only after hours.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.