Technical Accounting Specialist

P2P; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Technical Accounting Specialist to handle complex accounting and regulatory matters in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include drafting technical memos, supporting M&A, and designing crypto accounting policies. Candidates should have an active CPA and 5–8 years of experience, preferably from Big 4 firms. This remote position offers a competitive salary range of $170K-$200K.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

18 weeks of paid parental leave

Flexible paid time off

401(k) participation

Qualifications

• Active CPA or equivalent is required.
• Experience drafting technical memos and disclosures.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft technical accounting memos on complex transactions.
• Support M&A, restructurings, and valuations.
• Assist in designing crypto accounting policies.

Skills

CPA (active)

U.S. GAAP (ASC)

Research and drafting technical memos

Strong communication skills

Education

5–8 years of experience (Big 4 assurance or technical advisory preferred)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)

Job description

Location

USA (Remote)

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Operations

Compensation

• $170K – $200K

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 - $200,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level, but not location (within the US). The salary range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our total compensation package also includes: tokens + equity compensation, benefits, and eligibility to participate in the annual equity and token refresh grant programs.

Our benefits package for US employees also includes:

🩺 Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision covered for you and your dependents; including Tax Savings Benefits such as HSAs and FSAs.

🍼 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave

👥 Complimentary access to wellbeing programs, such as family planning support, gender affirming care, and hormone replacement therapy as well as physical fitness/nutrition apps. We also provide mental health support and counseling and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for financial/legal assistance, home life referrals, and more

⛑️ Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage as well as Life Insurance and Accident Insurance, and other coverage options.

🧳 Traveler Insurance

📈 401(k)

😎 Complimentary privacy protection service

🌴 Flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year

✈️ Team offsites and annual all-company retreat

Mysten Labs believes that decentralized and open protocols are the bedrock of the internet of value. This is why at Mysten Labs, we are creating foundational infrastructure to accelerate the adoption of decentralized protocols based on blockchain technologies.

As a Technical Accounting Specialistyou'll take ownership of our most complex accounting and regulatory matters.

This is a high-impact individual contributor role for someone who loves solving challenging accounting problems, writing memos, and operationalizing policy. You’ll partner closely with leadership, policy experts, and external advisors to ensure our financial reporting is accurate, audit-ready, and defensible in a rapidly evolving industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Research, draft, and maintain technical accounting memos on complex transactions (SAFEs, SAFTs, token conversions, carve-outs, revenue recognition)
• Support M&A, restructurings, and valuations (ASC 805 purchase price allocations, goodwill, deferred taxes, entity wind-downs)
• Assist in designing and operationalizing crypto accounting policies, including token compensation, staking, and on-chain activity
• Contribute to financial reporting and disclosures, including crypto holdings, fair value hierarchy, and audit support
• Work cross-functionally to improve processes, controls, and accounting technology to reduce reconciliation risk and scale operations

What You’ll Bring:

• CPA (active) or equivalent, with 5–8 years of experience (Big 4 assurance or technical advisory strongly preferred)
• Solid foundation in U.S. GAAP (ASC), with experience drafting memos and disclosures
• Exposure to complex transactions (M&A, equity/debt instruments, restructurings) - crypto exposure a plus, but not required
• Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving policies and priorities
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and interest in accounting automation/crypto subledger tools
• Strong communication skills - able to translate technical guidance into clear documentation for auditors and leadership

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal history, and other relevant information.

Regarding the recent rash of technology job scams: Be aware that emails from genuine Mysten Labs group recruiters will always come from the @mystenlabs.com domain or related subdomains (e.g., mystenlabs.com/careers). Remember: you can always verify positions on our job boards at www.mystenlabs.com/careers.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

Our team is remote first and we are hiring across the world. Here at Mysten Labs, you’ll be joining a world-class team with tremendous growth potential as we bring the next billion users to web3. We raised a $300M Series B round from top Silicon Valley led venture funds like Jump Crypto, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Binance Labs, Redpoint, Lightspeed, Coinbase Ventures, Electric Capital, Standard Crypto, NFX, Slow Ventures, Scribble Ventures, Samsung Next, Lux Capital, among other investment firms and strategic partners. Come join us and build the future of web3!

Compensation Range: $170K - $200K