Staff Accountant, Platform Operations

Staff Accountant, Platform Operations

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.

There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.

Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:

• You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
• You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
• You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener – because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
• You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
• You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
• You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.

Coinbase is looking for a highly motivated accounting professional to join our Platform Operations Accounting team and play a key role in our continued growth and achievement of operational excellence. The Staff Accountant, Platform Operations must possess strong accounting and operational expertise, an ability to communicate and work with various teams outside of Finance (such as Data, Payments Operations and other Engineering groups), and a desire to make a meaningful impact on a dynamic, high-growth technology company.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Platform Accounting , the Staff Accountant will work with various cross functional teams within the Company and requires someone with impeccable attention to detail, a financial and analytic mindset, knowledge of payment processes and reconciliations, and a strong desire to develop their accounting career at a rapidly growing organization.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Prepare journal entries related to customer activity on our core platforms, including custodial cash, custodial liabilities, trading revenue and related accruals.
• Prepare journal entries for platform intercompany activity related to our global operations.
• Prepare reconciliations for custodial cash accounts, custodial liabilities and cash suspense/clearing accounts.
• Review cash reconciliation exceptions on a daily basis, and work with Payment Operations, Finance Analytics and various Engineering teams to resolve breaks.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures over platform accounting activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to operationalize new areas of the business to facilitate streamlined accounting transactions as assigned.
• Analyze data against business drivers to identify trends / issues.
• Provide support for internal and external audits related to specific areas of responsibility.
• 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.
• BA/BS in Accounting or related field / CPA preferred.
• Basic knowledge/understanding of payment systems and cash reconciliation at a large financial institution.
• Basic knowledge of blockchain technology and the crypto economy.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and experience working with Snowflake, Looker or similar analytics tools.

Job #: P30624

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range from $105,400 to $124,000 + target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

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:

$105,400—$124,000 USD

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 Pay Transparency, Employee Rights and Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

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