Staff Accountant

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Accountant based in United States. This is a hands-on accounting opportunity supporting a growing, multi-entity business operating at the intersection of software engineering and financial markets. You will take ownership of core accounting activities across accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end close. The role offers exposure to an unusual mix of fiat, cryptocurrency, multi-currency, and multi-entity transactions. You will also help strengthen accounting processes, organize historical records, and establish scalable workflows and documentation. Working closely with a globally distributed team, you will have meaningful autonomy and the opportunity to identify issues and implement practical improvements. The position begins as a contract engagement supporting year-end close and continuing into 2027, with potential to develop into a permanent role. It is well suited to an experienced accountant who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to grow into a broader strategic finance role. Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment tracking, aging follow-up, and coordination with operations to ensure accurate and timely billing. Process incoming payments across traditional banking channels and cryptocurrency transactions, reconciling activity across bank accounts, wallets, and exchanges. Manage accounts payable processes, including vendor invoice processing, approvals, payment execution, coding, documentation, and vendor record maintenance. Support year-end 1099 reporting and ensure accounts payable activities remain aligned with internal controls. Perform bank, account, and cryptocurrency wallet reconciliations while investigating and resolving discrepancies across systems, entities, and currencies. Support month-end close activities and identify opportunities to make closing processes more efficient and reliable. Help clean up and organize historical accounting records while improving the consistency and quality of financial data. Document and standardize AR/AP workflows and identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement. Support accounting activities across multiple legal entities, including a Delaware C-Corporation and Puerto Rico entity. Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple currencies and transaction types, including digital assets. Take ownership of problems, proactively communicate risks or discrepancies, and bring practical solutions rather than simply identifying issues. Requirements 5+ years of hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience. Practical experience managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, including invoicing, payment processing, approvals, and payment tracking. Hands-on experience with bank and account reconciliations and the ability to independently investigate and resolve discrepancies. Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits, credits, journal entries, reconciliations, and AR/AP workflows. Experience using QuickBooks Online or a comparable accounting platform. Strong attention to detail and accuracy when managing multiple accounts, entities, currencies, and transactions. Ability to work independently, identify problems, determine appropriate solutions, and escalate issues when necessary. Clear, proactive communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a remote, globally distributed environment. Comfort working in an environment where accounting processes are actively being built, improved, and standardized. Experience in a startup, consulting, or professional services environment is preferred. Experience with multi-currency accounting and/or cryptocurrency transactions is advantageous. Familiarity with digital assets, crypto wallets, or exchanges from an accounting or finance perspective is a plus. Experience