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Staff Accountant

Today Palo Alto, CA

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.

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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 $140,000 - $165,000 USD base salary. Equity, an annual performance bonus and the benefits outlined below are also a part of this role's package.

Client-provided location(s): Palo Alto, CA
Job ID: 8158796002
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-10T18:35:05

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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