Senior Accountant, Crypto & Digital Assets Close

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 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.