CoinDesk

Senior Accountant

CoinDesk$135K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred
  • 3+ years of public and private accounting experience in Financial Services, FinTech, or Digital Assets industries
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles; experience in digital assets accounting is preferred
  • Experience with accounting software and familiarity with blockchain-based financial tools
  • Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Basic understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is highly desirable

Responsibilities

  • Own and review month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Reconcile cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, and blockchain transactions for accurate financial reporting
  • Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies tailored to the cryptocurrency industry
  • Collaborate with SEC Reporting to prepare and review financial statements ensuring compliance
  • Support SEC Reporting with external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
  • Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Lead initiatives to automate balance sheet reconciliations and enhance month-end close process efficiency

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of cryptocurrency regulations and accounting standards
  • Collaboration with FP&A and SEC Reporting on critical financial initiatives
  • Dynamic work environment with potential for significant impact on financial practices
  • Involvement in process improvement and automation practices
  • Location near Union Square, NYC, with in-office work required at least 4 days a week
Full Job Description

Reports to:

Director, CPA Assistant Controller

Position Overview

Ready to make a real impact at the forefront of digital assets? As a Senior Accountant you'll work with the Accounting Manager to orchestrate our daily accounting functions and be instrumental in ensuring a flawless month-end and year-end closes. You’ll partner closely with FP&A and SEC Reporting teams on vital financial initiatives to ensure our company continuously meets the evolving cryptocurrency accounting standards and regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity at the forefront of cryptocurrency regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards. If you're a proactive, detail-oriented, analytical leader with a knack for navigating complex financial landscapes in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

Note: This role is based in NYC and will be required to work from our office near Union Square a minimum of 4 days per week. 

Responsibilities:

  • Own and review the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

  • Reconcile cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, and blockchain transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures tailored to the cryptocurrency industry.

  • Collaborate with the SEC Reporting team in preparing and reviewing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with all applicable accounting principles, frameworks, and cryptocurrency-specific standards.

  • Support the SEC Reporting team with external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

  • Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Stay updated on evolving cryptocurrency regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards.

  • Assist in the implementation and optimization of accounting software and blockchain-based financial tools.

  • Coordinate with FP&A team in preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities.

  • Lead initiatives to automate balance sheet reconciliations, enhancing the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of the month-end close process.

  • Drive continuous process improvement by identifying and implementing automation and workflow enhancements across accounting operations.

  • Manage ongoing efforts to streamline and optimize the month-end close process, improving efficiency while strengthening internal controls.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification is preferred

  • 3+ years of public and private accounting experience in Financial Services, FinTech, and/or Digital Assets industries

  • Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles; experience with digital assets accounting practices is highly preferred.

  • Experience with accounting software and familiarity with blockchain-based financial tools.

  • Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and adapt to evolving industry regulations.

  • Basic understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and digital asset management is highly desirable.

Bullish US LLC & CoinDesk Inc. are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $135,000 - $150,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives/benefits. Offered salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and commensurate experience.

About CoinDesk

CoinDesk is a media company that covers news and analysis on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. The company was founded in 2013 by Shakil Khan. CoinDesk's website provides news, analysis, and data on cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and related topics. The company also hosts conferences and events related to the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. CoinDesk's clients include investors, traders, and other professionals in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries.
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Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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