Gauntlet is seeking an Accountant to support our growing accounting function and help ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of our financial records.
This role will play a key part in the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, audit support, and compliance activities. You will work closely with the Accounting Lead, Onchain Accounting Lead, and Controller while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance functions.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and building expertise in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules
Perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations
Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation
Assist with preparation of monthly financial statement packages
Analyze account activity and investigate variances
Accounts Payable & Accounts ReceivableManage the full accounts payable process, including invoice processing and vendor payments
Manage customer invoicing, collections, and accounts receivable tracking
Maintain vendor and customer records
Ensure transactions are coded accurately and recorded timely
Employee Expenses & Corporate CardsAdminister Ramp and related spend management platforms
Review employee expense reports for policy compliance
Manage corporate card activity and reconciliations
Support employee reimbursement processes
Audit, Tax & CompliancePrepare audit support schedules and workpapers
Assist with annual financial statement audits
Support tax filings and compliance reporting requirements
Maintain organized accounting documentation and records
Controls & Process ImprovementFollow and uphold established accounting policies and procedures
Assist in maintaining internal controls and documentation standards
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
Support process automation and systems enhancements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–4 years of accounting experience, including increasing responsibility in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Candidates may be considered at the IC2 level based on experience, demonstrated ownership, and scope of prior responsibilities.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial statement presentation
Experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations
Experience supporting month-end close processes
Strong understanding of balance sheet and income statement relationships
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bonus Points
Public accounting experience
CPA or progress toward CPA
Startup experience
Experience with Xero, Ramp, Bill.com, or similar systems
Crypto, fintech, or technology industry experience
Benefits and Perks
- Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!
- Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk
- 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees
- $1,000 WFH stipend
- Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
- Unlimited vacation
- 100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
- Fertility benefits
- Opportunity for incentive compensation
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2-4 years of accounting experience including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial statement presentation
- Experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations
- Experience supporting month-end close processes
- Strong understanding of balance sheet and income statement relationships
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Public accounting experience
- CPA or progress toward CPA
- Experience with Xero, Ramp, Bill.com, or similar systems
- Startup experience
- Crypto, fintech, or technology industry experience
What We Do
Gauntlet’s mission is to drive understanding and participation in the financial systems of the future. Building decentralized systems creates new challenges for protocol developers, smart contract developers, and asset holders that are not seen in traditional development and investing. Gauntlet has created a blockchain simulation and testing platform that leverages battle tested techniques from other industries to build financial models of crypto products. Simulation provides transparency and greatly reduces the cost of experimentation so that blockchain protocols and smart contracts are safe for users.
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