Platform Accounting Analyst

About Kraken

As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms

globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto
 Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide – our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption
 But we’re only just getting started
We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions
Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines
Join us to bring crypto to the world
To ensure Kraken is the right fit for you, please ensure you read to find out more about us!The Platform Accounting Analyst will be an integral part of the Finance team
  You will work closely with your Finance and Accounting leadership cohorts as well as business partners and other internal and external stakeholders
  This role reports to the Platform Accounting Manager
Remote, Full-time

What you will do:

• Interface daily with internal systems and our proprietary exchange platform to assist with fiat and digital asset position reconciliations across our various banks and  crypto wallets
  
• Promptly researching and correcting discrepancies and communicating actions to the appropriate stakeholders
• Reconcile a variety of products and transactions including fiat, digital assets, futures, margin, and other new Company initiatives
• Independently manage and develop current reconciliation processes for greater efficiency and transparency and analyzing data against business drivers to identify issues and trends
  
• Communicate and facilitate break resolution between our OTC desks, Treasury, Developers, Data Scientists, and Finance, including making journal entries as necessary
  
• Maintain and review daily, monthly and yearly middle office reconciliations for financial and accounting issues and reporting
• Provide support for internal and external audits
• Participate in Ad Hoc reporting requests

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field
• CPA in good standing strongly preferred 2+ years of accounting/audit experience
• Industry experience in financial services, fintech, broker-dealer, banking, or exchange strongly preferred
• Experience or knowledge with cryptocurrency is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP and experience with SOX
• Collaborative, innovative, flexible, and adept at building relationships across the organization
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deliverables in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Microsoft Excel proficiency including pivot tables, H & V-Lookup
• Experience and knowledge with SQL
• Experience with high volume transactions

Location: #US #Canada We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences
We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background
 We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind
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