Job Description

The Interim Crypto Accountant is responsible for managing and reconciling cryptocurrency transactions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements related to digital assets. This role supports the Finance department by tracking crypto asset movements, preparing journal entries, and assisting with audits involving blockchain-based transactions. The Crypto Accountant collaborates with internal teams to implement best practices for digital asset accounting and supports the development of policies and procedures for crypto asset management. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of both traditional and digital asset accounting principles.

This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating schedule.

Job Duties:

• Functions in various capacities including Accounting Manager, Controller, or Project Manager for clients
• Reconciles cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, and custodial accounts
• Prepares and records journal entries for crypto asset transactions
• Monitors and tracks digital asset valuations and market movements
• Ensures compliance with tax and regulatory requirements for digital assets
• Assists with internal and external audits related to crypto holdings
• Develops and maintains documentation for crypto accounting processes
• Collaborates with IT and security teams to ensure proper controls over digital assets
• Researches and implements new accounting standards for cryptocurrencies
• Supports month-end and year-end close processes involving digital assets
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, required

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of professional accounting experience with two (2) or more years of direct experience in cryptocurrency or digital asset accounting required
• Experience with cryptocurrency transactions and blockchain technology, required
• Experience in public accounting or financial services, preferred
• Public Accounting experience, preferred
• Experience with MS Excel at advanced level, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

• CPA, preferred

Software

• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook, required
• Experience with crypto accounting software (e.g., Bitwave, CoinTracker), preferred
• Experience with general ledger systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks), preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Familiarity with digital wallets, exchanges, and custody solutions Demonstrates a high level of professionalism under pressure
• Ability to act as a team player and contribute knowledge as well as ask for help
• Fast learner and able to work ethically and effectively
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers at all levels of customers’ and internal organization
• Continually strives to improve inter-personal, management, functional, and technical skills set
• Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory and technological environments

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Colorado Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Illinois Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Maryland Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Washington Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Vermont Range: $40.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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