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Accounting Manager

AT BitGo
BitGo

Accounting Manager

Palo Alto, CA

BitGo is the market leader in institutional-grade cryptocurrency investment services providing security, compliance, and custodial solutions for blockchain-based currencies. BitGo is the world's largest processor of on-chain bitcoin transactions, processing 15% of all global Bitcoin transactions, and $15 billion per month across all cryptocurrencies. The company has over $2 billion in assets in wallet, and a customer base that includes the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges and spans more than 50 countries. In 2018, it launched BitGo Trust Company, the first qualified custodian purpose-built for storing digital assets. BitGo is backed by Craft Ventures, DRW, Galaxy Digital Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Redpoint Ventures, and Valor Equity Partners.

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The Accounting Manager will report to the Controller. The responsibilities include Accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, financial reporting and GAAP compliance in a startup that needs to formalize accounting procedures, controls and compliance with GAAP.

Responsibilities: 

  • Actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process including posting journal entries, maintaining account reconciliations, and other reporting requirements to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP,
  • Support quarterly/yearly audits including the preparation and review of supporting reports and documentation
  • Ensure revenue is accurately recorded, including appropriate revenue allocation
  • Assist with global payroll processes to ensure that payrolls are processed on time and accurately
  • Review monthly reporting package and reconciliation prepared by company's external accountants, prepare and record necessary intercompany adjustment entries and perform reconciliation of all intercompany balances
  • Assist with ad-hoc projects and management inquiries
  • Assist with Government various fillings
  • Assist with system implementation projects

Skills and Experience: 

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA is a plus
  • ASC 606 experience is a plus
  • 5+ years corporate accounting experience.
  • Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Google sheets 
  • NetSuite experience required
  • ADP payroll experience is required
  • Excellent communication skills.

 Why Join BitGo?

Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving, and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the world’s financial markets.

Here are some of the benefits of working at BitGo:

  • Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
  • 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
  • 5% 401k company match
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Free commuter/parking pass; 5 min from Caltrain
  • Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks 
  • Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
  • Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
  • Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you’ll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.
  • Benefits may vary based on location. 

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending upon your leveling and location, the compensation for this role averages between $130,000 - $160,000 USD base salary. Equity, an annual performance bonus and the benefits outlined below are also a part of this role's package.

Client-provided location(s): Palo Alto, CA, USA
Job ID: 6987552002
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Lunch and Learns

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