Accountant

Posted Yesterday
25 Locations
In-Office or Remote
86K-118K Annually
Junior
Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • Web3
Circle's platform connects traditional finance and digital assets to create a secure, always-on digital economy.
The Role
Own end-to-end revenue and partnership accounting, including month- and quarter-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, subledger reviews, variance analysis, revenue recognition, incentive accounting, disclosures, controls, and audit support. Apply ASC 606 and US GAAP to complex arrangements while partnering with commercial, legal, tax, and data teams. Design AI and automation solutions using ChatGPT and Gemini to improve efficiency, quality, governance, and auditability.
Summary Generated by Built In
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle's platform includes the world's largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com .
What you'll be part of:
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values : High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What you'll be responsible for:
You will own end-to-end accounting for revenue and partnership arrangements, ensuring accurate recognition, timely close, and complete disclosures across customer and partner incentives. You will maintain and improve internal controls and reporting, partner with commercial, legal, tax, and data teams to define accounting and control requirements, and support audits. You will identify, design, and implement AI and automation solutions - including generative models such as ChatGPT and Gemini - that reduce manual work, improve quality, and preserve human oversight, governance, and audit readiness.
What you'll work on:
  • Owning month-end and quarter-end close for revenue and partnerships, including subledger reviews, exceptions, journals and reconciliations
  • Analyzing balance sheet and P&L movements, investigating anomalies and producing evidence-based commentary on key drivers
  • Developing understanding of commercial economics, contract terms and data flows to ensure transactions are complete and accurately reflected
  • Reviewing customer and partner arrangements and applying ASC 606 and US GAAP to incentives, revenue sharing and non-standard terms
  • Designing and implementing AI-driven automation and process improvements using tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to reduce manual work while preserving human oversight and auditability

What you'll bring to Circle:
Core Requirements
  • 2+ years of relevant accounting or audit experience
  • Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, especially ASC 606, with hands-on experience in revenue recognition, partner incentives, variable consideration and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development

Preferred Requirements
  • Experience with ERP systems and transaction subledgers (Oracle or similar) and month/quarter close activities
  • Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Base Pay Range: $86,000 - $117,500
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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Skills Required

  • 2+ years of relevant accounting or audit experience
  • Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, especially ASC 606
  • Hands-on experience with revenue recognition, partner incentives, variable consideration, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Familiarity with generative AI models such as ChatGPT and Gemini, including prompt development
  • Experience with ERP systems and transaction subledgers such as Oracle
  • Experience with month-end and quarter-end close activities
  • Experience or familiarity with Slack, Apple macOS, and GSuite

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Circle Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Company materials describe market-competitive global medical coverage alongside a wellness program, with dental, vision, life/disability, and mental-health benefits noted in profiles. Feedback suggests health insurance is frequently viewed as a standout perk.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth A remote-first setup is paired with flexible paid time off and paid holidays, with multiple sources citing generous or unlimited PTO in practice. Feedback suggests employees value the flexibility to take time away while working remotely.
  • Retirement Support U.S. employees are offered a 401(k) with company matching, with pension options available in select countries. Feedback suggests the retirement programs help bolster total rewards for many roles.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,050 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is a global, internet financial platform company powering the foundation of an open, borderless, and programmable economy. Circle connects financial institutions, enterprises, and developers to the next generation of the internet financial system through digital assets such as USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Supporting trillions of dollars in economic activity and serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide, Circle enables value to move with the speed, security, and transparency of the internet. Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

Why Work With Us

Our employees are treated as people first with a real purpose for being here. Circle has created an environment where people can thrive, grow, be challenged, and constantly build on their career. It's this same environment that draws competitive strength from within our employee base.

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