Financial Accountant

Chainlink is the industry standard oracle network for connecting smart contracts to the real world. With Chainlink, developers can build hybrid smart contracts that combine on-chain code with an extensive collection of secure off-chain services powered by Decentralized Oracle Networks. Managed by a global, decentralized community of hundreds of thousands of people, Chainlink is introducing a fairer model for contracts. Its network currently secures billions of dollars in value for smart contracts across the decentralized finance (DeFi), insurance, and gaming ecosystems, among others. The full vision of the Chainlink Network can be found in the Chainlink 2.0 whitepaper. Chainlink is trusted by hundreds of organizations—from global enterprises to projects at the forefront of the blockchain economy—to deliver definitive truth via secure, reliable data.  

Chainlink has already experienced huge success in its core verticals and is poised for a rapid expansion into new use cases. Our ambitions are limitless, and we believe this open source technology can and will change the world.

This is a career-defining opportunity to join a dynamic and growing finance team in a fast-growing tech company and help define the financial reporting function within the organization. The successful candidate will assist with developing and maintaining the financial reporting and compliance in line with regulatory framework and help navigate the novel and cutting edge accounting and reporting use cases in the blockchain space.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and be a part of the rapidly evolving and exciting blockchain industry.

Your Impact

• Assist with month-end closing, financial reporting, and compliance
• Work closely with the senior financial reporting accountant and outside advisors to ensure the correct accounting treatments are applied.
• Prepare journal entries timely and ensure data input is complete and accurate
• Ensuring quarterly, year-end, and other statutory deadlines are adhered to
• Assisting with maintaining relevant documentation for accounting policies and regulations as an internal reference point
• Ensure timely filings for all jurisdictions through routine review and reconciliation
• General support across the wider financial reporting team, giving the opportunity to see and learn new skill sets

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) or about to be qualified
• 2+ years of proven experience in public accounting or in a similar role in the private sector
• Strong knowledge of Accounting best practices is a must
• Genuine interest in the blockchain industry and understanding of the ecosystem
• A passion for and experience leveraging systems and driving process improvements
• Experience with financial reporting under US GAAP is a plus
• Strong project management skills and proven ability to manage competing priorities
• Able to work autonomously and take ownership with little supervision

Our Principles

At Chainlink Labs, we’re committed to the key operating principles of ownership, focus, and open dialogue. We practice complete ownership, where everyone goes the extra mile to own outcomes into success. We understand that unflinching focus is a superpower and is how we channel our activity into technological achievements for the benefit of our entire ecosystem. We embrace open dialogue and critical feedback to arrive at an accurate and truthful picture of reality that promotes both personal and organizational growth.

About Chainlink Labs

Chainlink is the industry standard oracle network for connecting smart contracts to the real world. With Chainlink, developers can build hybrid smart contracts that combine on-chain code with an extensive collection of secure off-chain services powered by Decentralized Oracle Networks. Managed by a global, decentralized community of hundreds of thousands of people, Chainlink is introducing a fairer model for contracts. Its network currently secures billions of dollars in value for smart contracts across the decentralized finance (DeFi), insurance, and gaming ecosystems, among others. The full vision of the Chainlink Network can be found in the Chainlink 2.0 whitepaper. Chainlink is trusted by hundreds of organizations—from global enterprises to projects at the forefront of the blockchain economy—to deliver definitive truth via secure, reliable data.  

This role is location agnostic anywhere in the world, but we ask that you overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

We are a fully distributed team and have the tools and benefits to support you in your remote work environment.

Chainlink Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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