Senior Accountant

The Finance Team 💰

At OpenZeppelin, we believe in the power of crypto to transform the world of finance. As a member of our remote finance team, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team with the mission to help protect the open economy. We value collaboration, innovation, and a passion for learning, and we offer a flexible, remote work environment that allows you to work from anywhere in the world.

As the company’s Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day financial operations of the company, including accounting, reporting, tax compliance and payments among others. You must be knowledgeable in both US and UK GAAP and tax regulations and have experience working in the crypto industry.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee end-to-end financial activities, including accounts payable and receivable, month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, corporate tax, VAT, and statutory requirements as they relate to cryptocurrency.
• Prepare and review financial statements for accuracy and completeness, including statements that reflect the use of cryptocurrencies and tokens
• Manage financial operations such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee tax compliance, including the preparation of Audit readiness documents to ensure a smooth and clean audit. Address audit related queries from external auditors.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure effective internal controls for FIAT and cryptocurrency transactions
• Oversee the implementation of systems and processes to support the company's growth and expansion in the cryptocurrency industry

You have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent certification preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a minimum of 2 years in blockchain/web3.
• Experience with US and UK GAAP and tax regulations as they relate to cryptocurrency
• Experience with financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Fluent in English

Nice to have

• Experience with cryptocurrency accounting and reporting, including knowledge of cryptocurrency-specific accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Experience with managing cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges, including security best practices and managing risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions.
• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and basic knowledge of Python/SQL.

Logistics:

Our interview process takes place on Zoom and tends to consist of the following stages:

• Recruiter Call (up to 30 mins)
• Hiring Manager Call (45 mins) 
• Leadership Interview (30 mins)
• Paid work trial (take home assessment. up to 10 hours in work)
• Reference checks