Senior Accountant

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About Kraken


Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. In our first decade, Kraken has risen to become one of the largest, most successful and respected crypto exchanges on the planet. 


We are changing the way the world thinks about finance and our range of successful products are playing a critical role in the mainstream adoption of crypto assets. We continue to trail-blaze into new territory with the introduction of Kraken Bank, providing a more seamless integration between crypto and the traditional financial system. This makes us the first crypto company (ever) to be awarded a U.S. state banking charter. 


Our diverse group of 2,000+ Krakenites are distributed all over the world as part of our 'remote first' culture, united by a shared passion for delighting customers, upholding crypto values and achieving our meaningful mission. We attract people who push themselves to improve, are radically transparent and think differently in order to unlock their potential. 


Crypto is a rapidly evolving industry and we’re just getting started. We’re growing fast and you're invited to join the revolution!


About This Role


The Over-The-Counter (OTC) Accounting team is responsible for reporting global OTC revenue and balance sheet positions of all our Kraken OTC Trading Desks in addition to our Bit Trade and Crypto Strategies OTC functions. As the Senior Accountant for the OTC Accounting team, you will be reporting directly to the OTC Accounting Supervisor and partner with our Corporate Controller, Global Head of Trading and CFO in addition to our Treasury, Tax, Strategic Finance and Platform Accounting functional teams. You will also have the opportunity to work directly with the OTC developers to help the team scale it’s current systems and processes as the business continues to experience unprecedented growth. 


This role is permanently remote and can be based anywhere in North America.

What you'll be doing:

  • Lead and execute all month end close processes for the OTC Accounting team. Prepare and upload all monthly journal entries and account reconciliations and complete monthly, quarterly and annual account flux analysis.
  • Collaborate with Head of Trading and OTC developers to transform our current systems and processes to a gross based revenue reporting model versus the current net revenue reporting structure
  • Work with Accounting Supervisor to develop a more efficient, automated and robust go-forward reporting structure 
  • Partner with Head of Trading to proactively develop accounting processes for new OTC product offerings as they arise 
  • Lead all internal and external audits
  • Assist in ad hoc projects, including presentations and other updates to senior executives

Who you are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
  • CPA or master’s degree with thorough knowledge of US GAAP preferred
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience within a related role in high-growth companies or financial services industry
  • Strong working knowledge of cryptocurrency market and of Kraken’s product offerings
  • Previous experience working in OTC or in similar broker-dealer business model preferred 
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Advanced Excel/Gsheets (Vlookups/Sumif formulas, macros) skills and a keen attention to detail
  • Collaborative, innovative, flexible, and adept at building relationships across the organization
  • Experience using an ERP system such Oracle, SAP or Netsuite is a plus

Location Tagging: #US


We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. 


As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 


Check out all our open roles at https://www.kraken.com/careers.


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