About the company
š® About us ZORA is a group of individuals working towards a new paradigm for creators by enabling the creation, curation, and collection of NFTs. We believe that by enabling a more equitable system for creators and communities, we will fundamentally rediscover the power of the internet. Weāre working tirelessly to make ZORA available to as many creators as possible. Our mission is to build a new creator and community-owned economy. š„³ Why you Above all else, we care that you want to contribute to ZORA's goal of enabling collective creation at internet scale. We want to use your perspective and skillset to create a new paradigm that gives creators and their communities the ability to work towards any shared goal. ZORA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation. ā Benefits ZORA provides top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a flexible time-off policy, equity, and additional company perks (including stipends for: L&D, internet/phone bill, Ease of Life, and more!). š Location ZORA is international. Our headquarters are the internet and we have employees all over the world. Weāre currently in Berlin, Portugal, Los Angeles, Portland, New York, San Francisco, Sydney, Melbourne, and Montreal.
Job Summary
What you'll do:
šResponsible for managing the books and performing day-to-day accounting operations (AR/AP, cash reconciliation, Crypto Cost Accounting, Accruals, Monthly Close, Tax, Audit (future), and any special projects) šManage the preparation and integrity of GAAP-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements by preparing journal entries, reconciliations and variance analyses šEstablish, document, and maintain adequate and effective accounting controls and policies to improve the monthly close and to ensure timely and accurate reporting, especially when dealing with crypto transactions šImplement internal controls and safeguards over company assets, payments of authorized expenses, compliance with contractual obligations, and compliance with company policies šImprove existing processes, automate activities, and reduce redundant reports šAssist in annual budgeting process and educate and guide teams on how to allocate/plan budgets šAct as the primary liaison with our external tax consultants and advisors and manage these relationships to maintain compliance and ensure due diligence readiness šWork cross functionally to support other departments and act as a trusted partner and colleague šLead ERP exploration and implementation in the future
Weād love if you had:
šCPA license preferred but not necessary š3-6 years of progressive accounting experience including a mix of audit, public and private startup experience šAble to work US working hours (PST, Mountain time, CST or EST) šSome experience in crypto, consumer internet, e-commerce, FinTech, or related technology fields šA self-starter that is motivated to find optimal and efficient ways of doing things and establishing scalable new processes šDriven and excited to help build a scalable and efficient accounting and finance department, including its OKRs/KPIs (full cycle experience) šDeep understanding of GAAP / Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting šExperience with doing state sales tax registration and filings
