Accountant

About the role

In this role, you will manage the complete accounting process related to revenue and partnership agreements, ensuring all transactions are accurately recognized in compliance with US GAAP. You will also engage with various teams to define accounting requirements and support audits.

Circle promotes a flexible work environment that encourages innovation and the use of AI to streamline accounting processes. Success in this position involves implementing improvements that enhance quality and efficiency while maintaining oversight and audit readiness.

The competitive salary range for this position is between $86,000 and $117,500.

Skills that matter here

• US GAAP: This role requires a strong understanding of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606, for revenue recognition and compliance.
• ERP Systems: Experience with ERP systems like Oracle is necessary for managing transaction subledgers and month-end closes.
• AI: You will leverage AI tools, including generative models, to improve accounting processes and reduce manual work.
• Audit: Supporting audits and maintaining internal controls are key responsibilities in this role.
• Financial Reporting: You will be responsible for accurate financial reporting and analysis of balance sheet and P&L movements.
• Slack: Familiarity with Slack will be useful for collaboration with team members.

Who this role suits

• Has a professional accounting qualification and relevant experience.
• Possesses strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Is comfortable working in a flexible environment that values innovation.
• Has a collaborative mindset and enjoys working with cross-functional teams.

From the employer

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting for revenue and partnership arrangements, ensuring accurate recognition, timely close, and complete disclosures across customer and partner incentives.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and reporting.
• Partner with commercial, legal, tax, and data teams to define accounting and control requirements, and support audits.
• Identify, design, and implement AI and automation solutions — including generative models such as ChatGPT and Gemini — that reduce manual work, improve quality, and preserve human oversight, governance, and audit readiness.
• Own month-end and quarter-end close for revenue and partnerships, including subledger reviews, exceptions, journals, and reconciliations.
• Analyze balance sheet and P&L movements, investigate anomalies, and produce evidence-based commentary on key drivers.
• Develop understanding of commercial economics, contract terms, and data flows to ensure transactions are complete and accurately reflected.
• Review customer and partner arrangements and apply ASC 606 and US GAAP to incentives, revenue sharing, and non-standard terms.
• Design and implement AI-driven automation and process improvements using tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to reduce manual work while preserving human oversight and auditability.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant accounting or audit experience.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, especially ASC 606, with hands-on experience in revenue recognition, partner incentives, variable consideration, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development.
• Experience with ERP systems and transaction subledgers (Oracle or similar) and month/quarter close activities.
• Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.

Conditions

• Competitive salary range: $86,000 - $117,500.
• Flexible work environment.