Senior Accountant, Digital Assets and Investments

Job Summary:

Circle is a pioneering financial technology company positioned to leverage the evolving phenomenon of the internet of money. Functioning as a crucial internet layer, Circle facilitates the seamless transmission of value globally, rapidly, and affordably compared to traditional settlement systems. This leading-edge technology layer unlocks new prospects for payments, commerce, and markets, creating avenues for advancing global economic welfare and fostering inclusivity. The firm's infrastructure, including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to harness these advancements and seize opportunities presented by this pivotal juncture in the convergence of money and technology.

Company Culture:

At Circle, transparency and reliability are ingrained in every aspect of our operations. As we expand globally, our emphasis on speed and efficiency remains a driving force behind our accomplishments. Rooted in our core values of Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity, our workforce constantly evolves in a remote setting, with collaborative success as the cornerstone of our team dynamics. We have established an adaptable and diverse work milieu that fosters an environment conducive to nurturing fresh ideas, ensuring every stakeholder has a voice.

Key Responsibilities:

Circle is in search of an accomplished Senior Accountant to join the vibrant Digital Assets and Investments team. In this capacity, you will serve as the lead representative for accounting needs relating to digital assets and investments transactional flow, encompassing reconciliations, journal entries, exception monitoring and analysis, data integrity, disclosure reporting, and process automation. As part of a multi-entity, international corporation, you will collaborate with global accounting teams for cross-training, month-end financial closure, disclosure reporting, and providing audit assistance regarding corporate digital assets. Additionally, close collaboration is expected with various teams including data and engineering, product, treasury, risk, and general finance departments.

Key Duties:

• Facilitating month-end closure processes for digital assets and investments.
• Conducting variance analysis and scrutinizing account modifications to ensure the accuracy of balances in our GL and financial statements.
• Aiding in critical disclosure reports and regulatory submissions.
• Identifying areas for process enhancement and liaising with cross-functional teams to instigate automation and improvement efforts in reporting practices.
• Furnishing reporting requisites to interdepartmental partners and ensuring completeness and accuracy for both existing and new product launches.
• Collaborating on the integration of digital assets accounting software and ERP systems.
• Assisting with relevant SOX compliance, audits, and tax obligations.
• Undertaking special accounting analyses and projects as directed.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• At least 4 years of accounting experience; Big 4 tenure and CPA certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience with detailed and data-intensive reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of technical accounting and familiarity with existing regulations and compliance standards.
• Adeptness in process enhancement and automation.
• Excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, self-motivation, proactive nature, collaborative spirit, multitasking abilities, and innovation.
• Superior verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Demonstrated capacity to excel in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to prioritize workload and ensure timely task completion.
• Upholds high integrity standards and shows competence in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.