Interim Crypto Accountant
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. This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating schedule.
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
- Monitors and tracks digital asset valuations and market movements
- Ensures compliance with tax and regulatory requirements for digital assets
- Assists 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, requiredExperience
Five (5) or more years of professional accounting experience with two (2) or more years of direct experience in cryptocurrency or digital asset accounting requiredExperience with cryptocurrency transactions and blockchain technology, requiredExperience in public accounting or financial services, preferredPublic Accounting experience, preferredExperience with MS Excel at advanced level, preferredLicense(s) / Certification(s)
CPA, preferredSoftware
Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook, requiredExperience with crypto accounting software (e.g., Bitwave, CoinTracker), preferredExperience with general ledger systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks), preferredLanguage
N / AOther Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Familiarity with digital wallets, exchanges, and custody solutions Demonstrates a high level of professionalism under pressureAbility to act as a team player and contribute knowledge as well as ask for helpFast learner and able to work ethically and effectivelyStrong interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers at all levels of customers' and internal organizationContinually strives to improve inter-personal, management, functional, and technical skills setAbility to adapt to evolving regulatory and technological environmentsIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range : $40.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr Colorado Range : $40.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr Illinois Range : $40.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr Maryland Range : $40.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr Massachusetts Range : $40.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr Minnesota Range : $40.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr New Jersey Range : $40.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $40.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr Washington Range : $40.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr Washington DC Range : $40.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr Vermont Range : $40.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr