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Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
This is a 12-week internship during summer 2025 located in Dublin, Ireland.
Coinbase is looking for a highly motivated Accounting Intern to work with our Accounting team and play a meaningful role in our continued growth and achievement of operational excellence during the internship. The Accounting Intern must possess some accounting knowledge, an ability to communicate clearly and work with various teams inside of Finance (such as Tax, FP&A, and Accounts Payable), and a desire to have a beneficial experience in a dynamic, high-growth technology company.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, Senior Manager, Platform Accounting, or Senior Accounting Manager - Derivatives, the Accounting Intern will have a chance to assist in the company’s operational, platform, and/or derivatives accounting. This position will have the opportunity to collaborate with various teams across the organization, and assist with the company’s day-to-day and month/quarter-end accounting processes. This role requires someone with high-positive energy, impeccable attention to detail, a financial and analytic mindset, and a strong desire to get hands-on accounting experience at a rapidly growing organization.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Assist with various areas of the company’s accounting processes, recording daily journals and creating supporting schedules.
- Assist with preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Source-To-Pay teams, among others, to ensure proper accounting and financial reporting.
- Prepare supporting documentation for external audits, including non-US subsidiary statutory financial statements.
- Participate in critical accounting projects, including the implementation of new system logics or enhancements.
- Provide support for internal and external audits related to specific areas of responsibility.
- Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
- Maintain up-to-date process documentation and procedures for all tasks.
- Support ad hoc financial information requests and analyses and other special projects as assigned.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Possess excellent analytical skills, business partnering, problem solving and prioritization skills
- Able to work well in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong work ethic and team player
Nice to haves:
- Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in accounting or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS knowledge a plus
- Basic knowledge of digital assets and the crypto economy, or a desire to learn
Position ID: P62411
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Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
Pay Range:
€52.000—€52.000 EUR
Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
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What We Do
Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system.
Why Work With Us
We’ve taken a huge challenge and made it into our mission: To create an open financial system for the world. To achieve this, we are building a team of smart, creative, passionate optimists, the kind of people who see opportunity where others see roadblocks. If this sounds like you, check out our open roles.
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