Accountant - 21Shares

21Shares is the world’s first and largest issuer of digital asset ETPs, with the mission of making investing in digital assets accessible to all.

With offices in New York, London, and Zurich, the team is dedicated to revolutionizing digital asset investing by bridging the worlds of traditional finance and decentralized finance.

Since 2018, 21Shares has supported investors in gaining access to digital asset products worldwide. 21Shares now manages ~$7 billion in assets with over 50 exchange-traded products globally, including the first spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum ETPs. Most recently, the firm launched six US-domiciled digital asset ETFs including ARKB, one of the largest spot Bitcoin products in the industry. 

About the Role

21Shares is looking to hire an Accountant to join our rapidly growing finance team in our New York City office. In this role, you'll play an integral part of our tight-knit and collaborative team, providing essential support to ensure smooth financial operations. This position provides a great opportunity for growth and hands-on experience at a rapidly growing global company.

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform month-end close activities including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations,  flux analysis and monthly deliverables
• Work with AP for cash reconciliations in ERP system
• Prepare supporting documents for external audits and examinations
• Own accounting and process documentation for areas that may include revenue, cash, fixed assets, prepaids, and month-end accruals
• Prepare/review fund financial statements, coordinate external audits and periodic regulatory filings for the funds
• Prepare technical accounting memos and documentation of accounting policies in ordinance with IFRS/US GAAP
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely revenue and revenue share reporting, booking and analysis.
• Account for fund related trust expenses
• Support tax reporting and filing
• Support financial analytics and product profitability analysis
• Support fund business partner due diligence and periodic counterparty risk assessment.
• Maintain up to date risk assessment and internal control documentation
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies for areas of responsibility
• Support FP&A
• Support other ad hoc special projects and requests

Qualifications                                                                                             

• 1+ years of accounting or audit experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Basic knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
• Possess excellent attention to detail, organizational, problem solving, and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Able to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines
• Team player with a positive attitude and open mindset, not afraid to roll up your sleeves and work in a dynamic environment
• Experience working with NetSuite a plus
• Experience working in financial services/asset management a plus
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP’s, and other office products
• An interest in crypto currencies