Accountant, Capital Markets

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.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. To achieve this, we are building the most trusted and comprehensive platform for clients to participate in the crypto economy. We are seeking a very specific candidate: someone who is passionate about our mission, relishes the pressure of solving the industry's hardest problems, and actively seeks feedback to operate as part of a championship team.

The Capital Markets Accounting team sits at the core of our expanding retail and institutional businesses, providing the accounting foundation for our rapidly growing Futures Commission Merchant and Broker-Dealer. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to drive finance and accounting processes, support new product launches, and ensure regulatory compliance, collaborating closely with leaders across product, engineering, operations, and legal teams.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting timely submission of all required reporting to the CFTC, NFA and other regulatory agencies

Supporting all aspects of monthly accounting close activities related to the FCM and Broker Dealer entities

Driving preparation of monthly financial statements and quarterly/annual financial results

Supporting all internal and external audits for the registered FCM and Broker Dealer entities

Supporting execution of internal controls over compliance, regulatory reporting and accounting policies and procedures

Monitoring the entities daily liquidity and capital requirements

What we look for in you:

Possesses 3-5 years of public accounting and/or industry, including required experience within brokerage, asset management, investment advisory, or other regulated financial services organizations

BA/BS in Accounting or related field

Must have the ability to work EST hours to meet daily regulatory filing deadlines

CPA strongly preferred

Big 4 accounting experience

Brokerage accounting experience

Familiarity with FINRA/SEC broker dealer rules and regulations

Familiarity with Futures Exchange / CFTC / NFA Rules and Regulations as they apply to a registered Futures Commission Merchant

Familiarity with accounting guidance related to Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815) and customer fund protection guidance related to FCM futures clients (17 CFR 1.20)

Knowledgeable about investments with an interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency

Expert project management skills and ability to support numerous projects

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate effectively with team members and business stakeholders, and promptly escalate material issues to internal stakeholders as required

Exhibit solid analytical thinking, ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with excellent prioritization and organizational skills.

Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human‑in‑the‑loop practices to deliver business‑ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.

Nice to haves:

NFA Series 3 license

Experience working at or with a publicly traded company

Knowledge of SQL, Python or other programming languages

Experience working in Netsuite, WinJammer, ION XTP, FloQast and G-Suite

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

$108,630—$127,800 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase 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 Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

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AI Disclosure

For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.

For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.

The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com