Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant BUILDING THE FUTURE OF CRYPTO  Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. What makes us different? Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world. Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture https://www.kraken.com/culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/226090548-How-to-create-an-account-on-Kraken. As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/security-at-kraken, crypto education https://blog.kraken.com/category/crypto-education, and world-class client support https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/support-at-kraken through our products like Kraken Pro https://pro.kraken.com/, Desktop https://www.kraken.com/desktop, Wallet https://www.kraken.com/wallet, and Kraken Futures https://www.kraken.com/features/futures. Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto! PROOF OF WORK THE TEAM Joining our Global Finance Team, you'll become a vital part of a crucial team dedicated to implementing cutting-edge accounting principles within the dynamic cryptocurrency industry. Our mission at Kraken is to pave the way for financial freedom and widespread crypto adoption, and your role will play a pivotal role in ensuring our organization operates smoothly towards this goal. Reporting directly to the Sr. Accounting Manager, you'll be responsible for a range of tasks including month-end closings, handling audit requests, and spearheading ad hoc system optimization projects. Life here is never dull, you'll collaborate with a team of exceptional talents who share your passion and commitment to shaping the future of crypto. If you're driven by a shared vision and thrive on challenges, our team offers the perfect environment for you to excel and grow. Join us on this exciting journey towards revolutionizing the financial landscape! THE OPPORTUNITY - Responsible for month end general accrual preparation, collaborate with AP team/FP&A team/treasury team on monthly accruals and accrual related system integrations - Execute month-end close processes, including but not limited to journal entry preparation, balance sheet account reconciliation and inter-company activity reconciliation - Perform commission accruals and reconciliation processes, fostering collaboration with business group liaisons to ensure accurate commission reconciliations - Conduct financial statement flux analysis at the entity level for subsidiary companies, including drafting trend analysis and variance analysis reports - Responsible for the audit schedules preparation and ad hoc audit support - Work closely with FXN to drive system integrations and optimizations - Embrace and uphold the team's culture of open-mindedness and a proactive 'can-do' attitude - Possess the capability and willingness to adapt to rapidly changing priorities with agility SKILLS YOU SHOULD HODL - Minimum Diploma/Degree in Accounting with at least 4 years of relevant working experience - Preferably some years of audit experience - Background in accounting for financial services, fintech, banking, or an exchange strongly preferred - Experienced with accounting for complex business entities esp ... (truncated, view full listing at source)