Senior Treasury Accountant

Merus•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Merus is seeking a high-performing, detail-oriented Senior Treasury Accountant to join our growing finance and accounting team. This position plays a critical role in supporting the company’s treasury operations, liquidity management, banking relationships, and corporate finance activities across a complex portfolio of real estate development, construction, and operating entities. We are looking for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working at the intersection of accounting, treasury, and capital strategy. You are analytical, highly organized, and naturally curious about improving processes and driving operational efficiency. You take ownership of your responsibilities, maintain strong attention to detail, and are motivated by delivering accurate financial information that supports strategic decision-making. As a Senior Treasury Accountant, you will be responsible for leading treasury operations, monitoring cash and liquidity across the enterprise, supporting financing and real estate transactions, and ensuring strong financial controls and banking processes. You will collaborate closely with the accounting, development, capital, and leadership teams while helping build and scale a modern treasury function that supports the continued growth of the organization.

Requirements

Highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to review work, improve processes, and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong understanding of cash accounting, bank reconciliations, financial controls, and treasury operations.
Ability to work independently while also contributing as a collaborative team member.
Adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to continuous improvement.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
4-6+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, treasury, or finance.
Strong understanding of cash accounting, treasury operations, bank reconciliations, and internal controls.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
Proven ability to leverage technology to improve financial processes and operational efficiency.
Demonstrated initiative to expand professional knowledge and grow within accounting, treasury, and finance functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in multi-entity environments preferred.
Experience with treasury and cash management functions preferred.
Experience in real estate, construction, or project-based accounting preferred.
Experience with banking platforms, payment systems, and treasury workflows preferred.
CPA designation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead the administration of corporate banking relationships, including account setup, maintenance, and authorized signer management.
Manage online banking platforms, user access, controls, and payment workflows.
Prepare and review wire and ACH transactions in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Support and enforce treasury policies, fraud prevention controls, and banking best practices.
Coordinate and lead bank requirements and documentation related to real estate transactions and financing activities.
Maintain visibility into daily cash balances and liquidity across multiple entities and projects.
Monitor performance of external cash investments, including maturity timing and reinvestment recommendations.
Lead quarterly and semi-annual reviews of investment advisors.
Prepare and review short-term cash flow forecasts and liquidity planning tools.
Coordinate cash movement across accounts to optimize funding and disbursement timing.
Prepare treasury reporting for leadership, including cash summaries, trends, and liquidity analyses.
Prepare and review recurring treasury and cash reporting, including bank balances, outstanding accounts receivable and payable, and intercompany activity.
Track, report, and review loan draw funding activity in partnership with the Capital team.
Prepare and review ad hoc analyses related to cash management, financing activity, investment performance, and project funding.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.
Partner with development, capital, and accounting teams to support acquisitions, dispositions, construction funding draws, and banking setup activities.
Support real estate transactions by coordinating financial requirements with banking partners and internal stakeholders.
Assist with project funding strategies and cash planning throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare and review complex corporate bank reconciliations.
Support the monthly and quarterly close process related to cash, debt, and treasury activities.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, treasury policies, and segregation of duties requirements.
Coordinate audit requests and documentation related to cash management, debt activity, and treasury processes.
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for treasury transactions.
Lead efforts to streamline treasury processes and improve operational efficiency.
Support the implementation, enhancement, and optimization of treasury workflows.
Assist in the development and refinement of cash forecasting tools and reporting processes.
Support ERP and banking platform integrations.
Contribute to the development of a scalable treasury function that supports future growth.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through technology, automation, and process enhancements.