About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The opportunity
šWe are seeking an accountant on our OTC accounting team, who will support our OTC business on transaction reporting and reconciliations. You will work closely with your Finance and Accounting leaders and business partners to prepare revenue and related reports and support financial and regulatory audits. You will have opportunities to work on projects to automate close processes and improve the quality of our financial statements. Responsibilities include: šPreparing journal entries and account reconciliations for month-end close to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting šInvestigating and resolving any variance for assigned accounts and assets šProcessing transaction matching across all ledgers and assigned bank accounts šSupporting operation teams with timely and accurate operation reports šPreparing audit schedules and update flux comments šDocumenting processes and procedures to ensure proper controls are maintained šManaging additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills you should HODL
šBachelorās degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field required, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in financial and/or regulatory reporting šWorking experience from the Big 4 or a national accounting firm and/or industry experience. Financial Services, Fintech, Broker-Dealer, Banking or Exchange preferred šMicrosoft Excel proficiency including pivot tables, H & V-Lookup, Index, Match and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy šWorking knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606 šExperience taking ownership of assigned journal entries, reconciliations and proactively looking for innovative ways to improve processes and mitigate risks šAbility to be collaborative, flexible, and build relationships across the organization while learning quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment