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Richard Merkle

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dynamic Accounting Professional with 7+ years of experience across Big 4 audit, operational accounting, and technical accounting roles. Specialized in technical accounting, with a focus on complex areas such as revenue recognition, financial instruments, and M&A accounting. Proficient in both SEC and international financial reporting and audit compliance, collaborating cross-functionally with legal and tax teams to ensure compliance with evolving standards. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, leveraging a strong operational foundation and Big 4 audit experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Accounting Senior

Block, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
  • Authored technical memos for new products, M&A, and international entities under U.S. and local GAAP.
  • Led ASC 805 purchase accounting for M&A, including valuing intangible assets with consultants.
  • Researched complex transactions using FASB, IFRS, and Intelligize, refining accounting conclusions.
  • Reviewed contracts, advising product, legal, and leadership teams on accounting impacts.
  • Supported SEC filings by preparing disclosures and reviewing 10-K language in Workiva, ensuring compliance.
  • Prepared audit documentation and resolved auditor inquiries to support SEC reporting.
  • Evaluated FASB/IASB updates, aligning policies with new standards.
  • Partnered with Corporate Accounting to operationalize technical conclusions.

Senior Corporate Accountant / Corporate Accountant

Block, Inc.
04.2019 - 08.2023
  • Valued equity and crypto investments, authoring ASC 820 memos and performing impairment tests.
  • Developed crypto impairment controls pre-ASC 350-60, streamlining processes.
  • Coordinated between technical and corporate teams to implement complex accounting topics.
  • Optimized investment accounting workflows, improving cross-functional collaboration.
  • Prepared and reviewed accrual workbooks, ensuring timely and accurate financial close processes.
  • Prepared quarterly fair value footnotes in collaboration with the financial reporting team, ensuring accurate and timely disclosures.
  • Utilized Blackline to streamline account reconciliations and improve efficiency in monthly close cycles.

Audit Associate / Audit Intern

KPMG LLP
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Audited Level-3 valuations for venture capital clients, validating market inputs.
  • Documented client processes for the development of financial estimates and internal controls.
  • Performed complex substantive testing on client work papers to support key audit assertions.
  • Created detailed flowcharts of process flows based on client narratives to support controls testing.

Education

CAAP | Accounting

Santa Clara University
01-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Arizona
01-2016

Skills

  • Technical Accounting Memoranda
  • Accounting Research (Intelligize, Big 4 Guidance, etc)
  • Transaction and M&A Accounting
  • Private Equity, Crypto and Investments
  • Financial Reporting (Workiva)
  • Audit Support and Documentation
  • Operational Accounting (Accruals, Controls, Blackline, Oracle)
  • G Suite, Excel, AI tools

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Washington, 55180, 01/24

Timeline

Technical Accounting Senior

Block, Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Senior Corporate Accountant / Corporate Accountant

Block, Inc.
04.2019 - 08.2023

Audit Associate / Audit Intern

KPMG LLP
01.2018 - 04.2019

CAAP | Accounting

Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Arizona

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