Interim Crypto Accountant, Strategic Resources

Job Summary

The Interim Crypto Accountant is responsible for managing and reconciling cryptocurrency transactions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements related to digital assets. This role supports the Finance department by tracking crypto asset movements, preparing journal entries, and assisting with audits involving blockchain-based transactions. The Crypto Accountant collaborates with internal teams to implement best practices for digital asset accounting and supports the development of policies and procedures for crypto asset management. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of both traditional and digital asset accounting principles.

Job Duties

• Functions in various capacities including Accounting Manager, Controller, or Project Manager for clients
• Reconciles cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, and custodial accounts
• Prepares and records journal entries for crypto asset transactions
• Maintains compliance with tax and regulatory requirements for digital assets
• Aids with internal and external audits related to crypto holdings
• Develops and maintains documentation for crypto accounting processes
• Collaborates with IT and security teams to ensure proper controls over digital assets
• Researches and implements new accounting standards for cryptocurrencies
• Supports month-end and year-end close processes involving digital assets
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, required
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of professional accounting experience with two (2) or more years of direct experience in cryptocurrency or digital asset accounting required
• Experience: Experience with cryptocurrency transactions and blockchain technology, required
• Experience: Experience in public accounting or financial services, preferred
• Public Accounting experience, preferred
• Software: Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook, required
• Experience: Experience with crypto accounting software (e.g., Bitwave, CoinTracker), preferred
• Experience: Experience with general ledger systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks), preferred
• Knowledge: Familiarity with digital wallets, exchanges, and custody solutions
• Skills: Demonstrates a high level of professionalism under pressure, Ability to act as a team player and contribute knowledge as well as ask for help, Fast learner and able to work ethically and effectively, Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers at all levels of customers’ and internal organization
• Continual Improvement: Continually strives to improve inter-personal, management, functional, and technical skills set

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