Member of Accounting, General Ledger

Technical Skills:

• Assist in month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities for our consolidated US legal entity and other group entities
• Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation of monthly and quarterly equity and payroll expense workpapers for the Company’s payroll and equity-related accounts
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data in accordance with US GAAP
• Perform monthly variance analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliations and settle outstanding balances in a timely manner
• Maintain the integrity of balance sheet accounts through preparation and review of reconciliations, verifying account activity and balances for accuracy and reasonableness
• Analyze and process accounts payable in a timely manner. Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices
• Support coordination of internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement effective controls to mitigate financial risks

Complexity and Impact of Work:

• Collaborate with process owners to understand the Company’s risks and controls and contribute to build a solid control environment to support our high growth business
• Work on complex accounting issues where problems are not clearly defined and where fundamental principles or historical precedent may not fully apply, such as the recording of crypto transactions
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity, to reach conclusions and move the business forward
• Be accountable for the output of the accounting policies and procedures by reviewing material entries prior to finalizing financial reporting, ensuring high-quality output and execution

Organizational Knowledge:

• Have a deep understanding of Anchorage’s strategy and its various business lines. Actively engage with different groups to comprehend historical transactions and requirements for implementing the global strategy going forward
• Collaborate with other team members across Finance as well as cross-functionally to develop plans for meeting business needs and promote a shared understanding of Anchorage’s needs
• Work on complex financial issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company

Communication and Influence

• Communicate effectively complex issues with clarity and credibility across a wide range of audiences
• Build effective relationships and rapport with stakeholders including other team members, team managers, cross-functional partners, and external partners
• Communicate, organize and execute on cross-team goals and projects, leveraging relationships and resources across functions to address problems effectively

You may be a fit for this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, CPA Preferred
• Hands on experience in financial management, reporting, accounting or audit, with a focus on multinational companies
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Proficiency in financial systems and software (e.g. Netsuite, SAP, Hyperion, etc.)
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate extensively across all levels of organization

Although not a requirement, bonus points if you:

• Have experience working in a Big 4 firm
• Kept up to date with the proliferation of blockchain and crypto innovations
• Have experience with tax compliance and reporting requirements
• Have experience configuring an ERP system such as Netsuite, SAP, or Oracle
• You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system :)