BitGo is hiring a Senior Accountant (Contract to Hire) in Finance — Palo Alto, California, United States. The overview below is synthesized from the employer posting on job-boards.greenhouse.io: factual requirements and scope are preserved, but prose is rewritten with editorial context. Verify details and apply via the employer link.
BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space.
The listing frames the Senior Accountant (Contract to Hire) at BitGo as a hands-on product role. This individual will be responsible for managing key accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and supporting month-end close and reporting processes. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Contract to hire: 6 month contract
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day scope for the Senior Accountant (Contract to Hire) as described in the posting:
- Perform and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals for month-end and year-end close.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports.
- Manage multi-currency accounting and foreign exchange transactions
- Coordinate month-end and year end across international subsidiaries
- Handle intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
- Support the preparation of schedules for external audits and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and SOX (if applicable).
- Work closely with AP, AR, FP&A, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
- Provide support for special projects, system implementations, and process automation efforts.
Qualifications
Experience and skills the team lists as required:
Education & Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- CPA or CPA eligibility strongly preferred.
Experience:
- 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a mix of public accounting and industry. Experience in inventory management is a plus
- Experience in a publicly traded technology, fintech, SaaS, or digital asset company a plus.
Skills
Experience and skills the team lists as required:
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
- Strong foreign exchange transactions
- Strong intercompany reconciliation and Elimination experience
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Preferred:
- Experience in month-end close, audit support, and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with consolidation, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency a plus.
Why Join BitGo?
What the posting highlights about the offer:
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.
Here are some of the benefits for contractors at BitGo:
- Competitive pay
- Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks
- Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
- Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
- Benefits may vary based on location.
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.
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending upon your leveling and location, the compensation for this role averages between $85 - $100 an hour.