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Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
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Coinbase is looking for a highly motivated accounting professional to join our Global GL Operations Accounting team and play a key role in our continued growth and achievement of operational excellence. The Staff Accountant, GL Operations must possess strong accounting and operational expertise, an ability to communicate and work with various teams inside of Finance (such as Tax, FP&A, and Accounts Payable), and a desire to make a meaningful impact on a dynamic, high-growth technology company.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting in all areas of the company’s operational accounting. This position will directly own capitalization of internally developed software, ensure completeness and accuracy of accruals through collaboration with various teams across the organization, and assist with intercompany transactions and settlements. This role requires someone with impeccable attention to detail, a financial and analytic mindset, and a strong desire to develop their accounting career at a rapidly growing organization.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Support various areas of the company’s operational accounting, recording daily journals and creating supporting schedules.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Source-To-Pay teams to ensure proper accounting and financial reporting.
- Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
- Prepare supporting documentation for external audits, including non-US subsidiary statutory financial statements.
- Perform analytical reviews over financial data to to identify trends / issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to operationalize new areas of the business to facilitate streamlined accounting transactions as assigned
- Participate in critical accounting projects, including the implementation of new system logics or enhancements.
- Maintain up-to-date process documentation and procedures as assigned
- Support ad hoc financial information requests and analyses and other special projects as assigned
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Minimum of 3 years working in public accounting or in the fintech/financial services industries preferred
- BA/BS in Accounting or related field / CPA preferred
- Knowledge and experience with US GAAP; IFRS knowledge a plus
- Knowledge and experience with SOX and control documentation
- Possess excellent analytical skills (MS Excel), business partnering, problem solving and prioritization skills
- Able to work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong work ethic and team player
- Experience working in Netsuite, FloQast and G-Suite
Job #: P66497
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
Pay Range:
$108,630—$127,800 USD
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here).
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What We Do
Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system.
Why Work With Us
We’ve taken a huge challenge and made it into our mission: To create an open financial system for the world. To achieve this, we are building a team of smart, creative, passionate optimists, the kind of people who see opportunity where others see roadblocks. If this sounds like you, check out our open roles.
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