Accounting Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the monthly closing process and reporting schedule.

• Review and authorize journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and prepaid expenses.

• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial statements.

• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation that are ready for audits.

• Assist with complex accounting analysis and technical accounting issues.

• Collaborate with the Accounting Lead on digital asset accounting activities at the end of each period.

• Support the accounting of on-chain transactions, wallets, and crypto-related operations.

• Oversee revenue accounting and manage revenue recognition schedules.

• Handle accounting for operating expenses and vendor transactions.

• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and employee expense workflows.

• Work with the Controller on complex accounting transactions.

• Ensure appropriate accounting documentation, standard operating procedures, and internal controls are in place.

• Assist in maintaining and reconciling digital asset accounting records and supporting schedules.

• Partner with the Accounting Lead on accounting analysis and reporting related to cryptocurrencies.

• Act as the primary accounting liaison for external auditors.

• Prepare and review audit workpapers and support requests.

• Coordinate with external tax providers for compliance filings.

• Support regulatory and financial reporting obligations.

• Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures.

• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements.

• Strengthen internal controls and documentation standards.

• Ensure accounting operations are scalable as the company expands.

• Provide daily guidance to junior accounting team members.

• Review work completed by accounting staff to ensure adherence to quality standards.

• Collaborate across functions with Operations, Legal, People, and Leadership teams.

• Help implement best practices throughout the accounting function.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including overseeing essential components of the month-end close process.

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.

• Experience in reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.

• Solid grasp of revenue recognition and accrual accounting principles.

• Proven ability to enhance accounting processes and internal controls.

• High proficiency in Google Suite, Excel/Google Sheets, and accounting ERP systems (Xero preferred).

• Interest in learning and supporting accounting operations related to cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first environment - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!

• Regular in-person company retreats and a cross-country "office visit" perk.

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees.

• $1,000 work-from-home stipend.

• Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data expenses.

• Unlimited vacation policy.

• 100% paid parental leave for 12 weeks.

• Fertility benefits available.

• Opportunity for incentive-based compensation.