Senior Accountant

Bullish is an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services, including:

• Bullish Exchange – a regulated, institutionally focused digital assets spot and derivatives exchange integrating a high-performance central limit order book matching engine with automated market making for deep, predictable liquidity (regulated in Germany, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar).
• CoinDesk Indices – tradable proprietary and single-asset benchmarks and indices tracking digital asset performance for global institutions.
• CoinDesk Data – a suite of digital asset market data and analytics offering real-time insights into prices, trends, and market dynamics.
• CoinDesk Insights – a digital asset media and events provider operating Coindesk.com, covering news and insights on digital assets, markets, policy, and blockchain technology.

About the role

Ready to make a real impact at the forefront of digital assets? As a Senior Accountant, you'll work with the Accounting Manager to orchestrate daily accounting functions and ensure flawless month-end and year-end closes. You’ll partner closely with FP&A and SEC Reporting teams on vital financial initiatives to meet evolving cryptocurrency accounting standards and regulations. This role is based in NYC and requires in-office work near Union Square a minimum of 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Own and review the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Reconcile cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, and blockchain transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures tailored to the cryptocurrency industry.
• Collaborate with the SEC Reporting team in preparing and reviewing financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) for compliance with accounting principles and cryptocurrency-specific standards.
• Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay updated on evolving cryptocurrency regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards.
• Assist in implementing and optimizing accounting software and blockchain-based financial tools.
• Coordinate with FP&A team on budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
• Lead initiatives to automate balance sheet reconciliations, enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of the month-end close process.
• Drive continuous process improvement by identifying and implementing automation and workflow enhancements across accounting operations.
• Manage efforts to streamline and optimize the month-end close process while strengthening internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3+ years of public and private accounting experience in Financial Services, FinTech, and/or Digital Assets industries.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles; experience with digital assets accounting practices highly preferred.
• Experience with accounting software and familiarity with blockchain-based financial tools.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and adapt to evolving industry regulations.
• Basic understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and digital asset management is highly desirable.

Pay

Anticipated base salary: $135,000 - $150,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives/benefits. Offered salary reflects job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.