Senior Accountant, Digital Assets and Investments

Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology. What you’ll be part of: Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder. What you’ll be responsible for As a Senior Accountant on the Digital Assets & Investments team, you’ll be responsible for managing high-volume, complex digital asset transactions and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting. You will own and maintain the digital assets module, monitor transaction exceptions, support reconciliations, and contribute to both financial and regulatory reporting. In this fast-paced, multi-entity international environment, you will collaborate cross-functionally to support close activities, automate processes, and ensure scalable reporting as Circle continues to grow. What you’ll work on

• Lead and support month-end close activities for digital asset accounting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform fluctuation and variance analysis to validate account changes and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Contribute to regulatory filings and reporting disclosures, supporting compliance and transparency initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Product, Treasury, and Compliance—to drive automation and reporting enhancements.
• Define and validate reporting requirements for new product launches and existing operations to ensure data completeness and scalability.
• Collaborate with external consultants and technology partners to advance automation and innovation in digital asset processes.
• Support audit activities, tax-related inquiries, and SOX compliance by maintaining a strong internal control framework.
• Deliver insights and execution on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives that drive business value.

What you’ll bring to Circle Core Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; CPA, ACA, or ACCA certification strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in digital assets, fintech, or a top-tier consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, technical accounting, and compliance frameworks such as SOX.
• Proven ability to perform complex reconciliations and deliver detailed variance analysis.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvement and operational efficiency through automation.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with experience managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience at a publicly listed company or large enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with Oracle, Slack, MacOS, and GSuite.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a remote-first, high-growth organization.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages. Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations. Base Pay Range: $102,500 - $137,500 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law. Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs. #LI-Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job