Senior Accountant

CoinDesk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CoinDesk is seeking a Senior Accountant in New York City to partner with the Accounting Manager and FP&A to manage daily accounting functions and ensure a flawless month-end and year-end close.

You will collaborate with SEC Reporting on financial initiatives and stay ahead of evolving cryptocurrency accounting standards and regulations. This is a critical role at the heart of our crypto finance operations.

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.
• 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.

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 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, 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Blockchain-based tools

Job description

CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy. Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing, illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it. Our award‑winning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency, comprehension and context. CoinDesk Events gathers the global crypto, blockchain and Web3 communities at annual events such as Consensus, the world’s largest and longest‑running crypto festival. CoinDesk Indices offers expertise in digital asset indices, data and research to educate and empower investors. For more information on CoinDesk media and events, please visit http://coindesk.com and for breaking headlines, data and indices visit http://coindeskmarkets.com.
In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by the Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, digital assets exchange. For more information on Bullish, please visit https://bullish.com. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence.

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 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, 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits.

ACCOMMODATION

CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request.