Staff Accountant

About 21Shares

21Shares makes investing in digital assets as easy as buying shares using your conventional broker or bank. Investors can purchase our crypto ETPs easily, safely and securely in a regulated framework on the SIX Swiss Exchange in USD, Euros and GBP, on BX Swiss in CHF, on Boerse Stuttgart in Euros, on DB Xetra as well as Wiener Boerse ( Vienna Exchange) in Euros. We offer the most expansive suite of crypto ETPs available on regulated European exchanges.

Founded in 2018, 21Shares is led by a team of talented entrepreneurs and experienced professionals from the asset management and banking industry. Headquartered in Zurich, the company has launched several exchange-traded products such as NEAR and ONDO in the last twelve months.

About the Role

21Shares is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our expanding Finance team based in New York City. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative company at the forefront of digital asset investment. As a key member of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations while gaining hands-on experience and exposure to global accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, flux analysis, and related deliverables.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to complete cash reconciliations within our ERP system.
• Prepare supporting documentation for external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Maintain accurate accounting and process documentation for areas such as revenue, expenses, cash, fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals.
• Prepare and / or review fund financial statements, oversee periodic regulatory filings, and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Draft technical accounting memos and ensure adherence to IFRS and US GAAP standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate recognition and analysis of revenue and revenue share.
• Account for trust-related fund expenses and support tax reporting and compliance.
• Assist in financial and product profitability analysis.
• Support fund-related due diligence processes and counterparty risk assessments.
• Maintain up-to-date internal control documentation and risk assessments.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team and provide support for budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and strategic finance initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

This role is based in New York City and will be expected to work from our New York office in a hybrid model Monday - Wednesday.

(NYC only)

Pursuant to Section 8-102 of title 8 of the New York City administrative code, the base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $115,000. Total compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.