Staff Accountant
Bitgo
Estimated Salary: $52K-$88K
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
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. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit
www.bitgo.com
.
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented
Staff Accountant
to join our finance team in the rapidly evolving
cryptocurrency and blockchain
industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting core accounting functions while also managing digital asset transactions, crypto reconciliations, and compliance with industry-specific regulatory requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to blend traditional accounting with cutting-edge financial technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Record and reconcile
crypto and fiat transactions
across multiple wallets, exchanges etc.
Assist in month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Track and manage crypto asset movements.
Support
accounts payable/receivable
functions including vendor payments, invoicing, and revenue recognition.
Maintain the
general ledger
and ensure accurate classification of both crypto and fiat transactions.
Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
1–3 years of accounting experience.
Experience with crypto accounting is highly preferred but not required.
Strong Excel skills.
Familiarity with accounting systems NetSuite, or similar.
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus
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
Up to 4% 401k company match
Paid parental leave, Paid vacation
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
Pay Transparency Notice:
Depending upon your leveling and location, the compensation for this role averages between $95,000 - $110,000 USD base salary. Equity, an annual performance bonus and the benefits outlined below are also a part of this role's package.