Senior Accountant
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CoinDesk is a media, events, indices, and data company serving the global crypto economy.
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About CoinDesk
CoinDesk operates a cryptocurrency newsroom covering markets, policy, technology, and digital assets. It also provides institutional digital-asset market data through CoinDesk Data and benchmark indices and reference rates through CoinDesk Indices.
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About the Role
Manage daily accounting functions, month-end and year-end close activities, cryptocurrency reconciliations, financial reporting support, audits, accounting process automation, and coordination with FP&A and SEC Reporting teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of public and private accounting experience in Financial Services, FinTech, and/or Digital Assets
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting principles
- Experience with accounting software and familiarity with blockchain-based financial tools
- Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and adapt to evolving regulations
- Basic understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and digital asset management
- CPA or equivalent certification is preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage and review month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Reconcile cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, and blockchain transactions
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures for the cryptocurrency industry
- Prepare and review financial statements with the SEC Reporting team
- Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities
- Monitor cryptocurrency regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards
- Implement and optimize accounting software and blockchain-based financial tools
- Coordinate with FP&A on budgets, forecasts, and financial planning
- Automate balance sheet reconciliations
- Improve accounting workflows, month-end close efficiency, and internal controls
Benefits
- Discretionary annual target bonus
- Performance incentives
