Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee benefits

Job summary

Bullish US LLC & CoinDesk Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to partner with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure flawless month-end and year-end closes.

You will navigate evolving cryptocurrency regulations and standards, driving efficiency and controls while supporting FP&A and SEC reporting. The role requires 3+ years in public/private accounting within Financial Services or Digital Assets, IFRS expertise, and experience with blockchain-based tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3+ years of public and private accounting experience in Financial Services, FinTech, or Digital Assets industries.

Responsibilities

• Own and review month-end and year-end close processes with journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Reconcile cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, and blockchain transactions for accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and implement accounting policies tailored to the cryptocurrency industry.

Skills

IFRS accounting knowledge

Digital assets accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Blockchain tools

Job description

About Bullish

Bullish is an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services. These include:

• Bullish Exchange – a regulated and institutionally focused digital assets spot and derivatives exchange, integrating a high-performance central limit order book matching engine with automated market making to provide deep and predictable liquidity. Bullish Exchange is regulated in Germany, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar.
• CoinDesk Indices – a collection of tradable proprietary and single-asset benchmarks and indices that track the performance of digital assets for global institutions in the digital assets and traditional finance industries.
• CoinDesk Data – a broad suite of digital assets market data and analytics, providing real-time insights into prices, trends, and market dynamics.
• CoinDesk Insights – a digital asset media and events provider and operator of Coindesk.com, a digital media platform that covers news and insights about digital assets, the underlying markets, policy, and blockchain technology.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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 Employer

Bullish is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are fast evolving and striving towards being a globally-diverse community. With integrity at our core, our success is driven by a talented team of individuals and the different perspectives they are encouraged to bring to work every day.