Associate Accountant

The Associate Accountant position offers early-career professionals an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in financial fundamentals while gaining exposure to cutting-edge crypto accounting practices. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll support critical accounting functions including month-end close, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations in a dynamic startup environment.

Thesis* is a pioneering venture studio dedicated to building on Bitcoin since 2014. We seek, fund, and build products and protocols in cryptocurrency and decentralized businesses that enable personal empowerment.

Our projects include Mezo, a Bitcoin finance app; Keep Network (now Threshold Network), a privacy protocol for public blockchains; Fold (NASDAQ:FLD), for earning Bitcoin on your purchases; Taho, a community-owned and operated cryptocurrency wallet; Lolli, an app providing Bitcoin rewards for purchases, gaming, and other online commerce; and Embody, a fully encrypted period tracking app.

Thesis* continues to challenge traditional systems, driven by innovation and a belief in a sovereign digital future shaping the decentralized landscape one project at a time. To learn more, please visit: https://thesis.co/
Investors in the company and our projects include Andreessen Horowitz, Pantera, Multicoin, Polychain Capital, and Draper Associates, among others. We are a remote-first company, led by founders who have been operating in the cryptocurrency and web3 space since 2014.

Mezo is Bitcoins’ Economic Layer; a new home for Bitcoin holders to cultivate Bitcoin and grow wealth together. It is a Bitcoin-first chain designed for user ownership of assets, reliable bridging with tBTC, a dual staking model for rewards and validation, and much more.

Mezo is proudly brought to you by Thesis, the same team behind tBTC, Fold, Acre, Etcher, Taho, Embody, and Defense. Thesis is a cryptocurrency venture studio whose mission is to empower the individual. We seek, fund, and build brands in cryptocurrency and decentralized businesses that enable personal empowerment. We’re a fun, down-to-earth, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and fully remote team!

Investors in Thesis and our projects include Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital, Pantera Capital, and Draper Associates, among others. We are a remote-first company, led by founders who have been operating in the cryptocurrency and web3 space since 2014.

The Associate Accountant position offers early-career professionals an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in financial fundamentals while gaining exposure to cutting-edge crypto accounting practices. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll support critical accounting functions including month-end close, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations in a dynamic startup environment.

The ideal candidate will be CPA qualified, or at the very least passed all sections of CPA exam, have outstanding time management skills, professional communication abilities (written and verbal), exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving mentality with a strong sense of urgency. These characteristics are essential as this position supports company-wide initiatives in a fast-paced environment spanning multiple time zones.

• Month-End Close Support: Assist with month-end close processes, prepare journal entries, assist with intercompany elimination process, and perform account reconciliations across multiple entities

• AR/AP Management: Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including vendor management, invoice processing, and payment coordination

• Crypto Accounting: Learn and apply crypto accounting principles, including token valuations, DeFi transactions, and digital asset management under US GAAP

• Financial Reporting: Prepare supporting schedules, assist with management reporting, and support investor update preparation

• General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure proper transaction coding and documentation

• Audit Preparation: Support audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and clean books and help establish proper financial controls

• Compliance: Ensure accounting practices comply with relevant regulations and internal policies

• Accounting Research: Support researching relevant US GAAP literature and guidance to assess proper accounting classification of transactions and reporting obligation under US GAAP (i.e. acquisition and divestiture, M&A, PPA, goodwill, non-standard investment contracts etc.)

• Process Documentation: Help create and maintain accounting policies and procedures to support scaling operations

• Financial Systems: Assist with accounting software management and help train team members on financial processes

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with business teams on budgeting support and financial analysis requests

• Data Management: Maintain accurate financial data and assist with report preparation

• CPA qualified or, at the very least passed all sections of CPA exam

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or finance (internships and co-op programs count!)

  • (Experience with Big4 or top tier large national CPA firms is a plus, but not required)

• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

• General understanding of accounting software

• Solid understanding of US GAAP principles

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close processes

• Familiarity with data analysis tools

• Basic understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology (and the desire to learn more!)

• Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment

• Interest in pursuing CPA certification

• Genuine curiosity about crypto, blockchain technology, and innovative financial practices

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes

• Professional demeanor and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Remote in the U.S. – Eastern time zone. Candidates must have existing work authorization in the U.S.

Salary

We offer competitive salaries, variable with experience and a number of other factors.

Benefits

At Thesis, we work in a fun, fast-paced environment that operates by collaborating both remotely and in person when we can. We offer a competitive salary, full health benefits, opportunity for equity and a number of other perks.

Our Cultural Tenets

We Believe in Freedom and Autonomy

We Have Inquisitive Minds

We Are Obsessed with Communication

We Are Proudly Offbeat

We Care About Each Other

We Are Driven

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thesis is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability status.