Accountant, Prime Financing

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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform - and with it, the future global financial system.


To achieve our mission, we're seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems.


Our work culture is intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there's no better place to be.


While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.


Coinbase is looking for a highly motivated accounting professional to join our Capital Markets Accounting team and play a key role in our continued growth and achievement of operational excellence. The Staff Accountant on the Prime Financing/ Capital Markets team must possess strong accounting and operational expertise, an ability to communicate and work with various teams outside of Finance (such as Financing, Data, Trading Ops and other Engineering groups), and a desire to make a meaningful impact on a dynamic, high-growth technology company.


Reporting to the Manager, Prime Financing, the Staff Accountant will work with various cross functional teams within the Company and requires someone with impeccable attention to detail and a financial and analytic mindset. This position will impact a rapidly growing organization/ business area and offers career development opportunities for the right candidate.



What you'll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Prepare monthly financing accounting entries, reconciliations, and cash flows.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial results presentations for executive management.
• Assist with preparing financial statement disclosures and support related to financing products and derivatives, working closely with the financial reporting, accounting policy and auditors
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to test and operationalize new areas of the business to facilitate streamlined accounting transactions as assigned
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures over platform accounting activities
• Assist in the development and implementation of scalable accounting processes to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze data against business drivers to identify trends / issues.
• Provide support for internal and external audits related to specific areas of responsibility.
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation and procedures as assigned
• Support ad hoc financial information requests and analyses and other special projects as assigned

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• Minimum of 3-5 years accounting experience; Big 4 public accounting and/or industry experience in the fintech/financial services industries.
• BA/BS in Accounting or related field / CPA license highly desirable
• Able to work well in a dynamic environment, implement process improvements as well as work autonomously and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possess excellent analytical, problem solving and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong work ethic and team player.

Nice to haves:

• Knowledge of blockchain technology and the crypto economy.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python or other programming languages.
• Experience working in Netsuite, FloQast and G-Suite.

Job #: P75544


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Pay Transparency Notice : Depending on your work location, the target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).


Base salary range shown. Total compensation also includes equity and bonus eligibility and benefits:


$108,630-$127,800 USD


Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity


Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.


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AI Disclosure


For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.


For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.



The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment . To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com