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Position: Crypto Accountant

Working Schedule: 8a-5p or 9a-6p EST

Salary Range: $2,000-$3,000 USD Monthly (the final salary will be determined by the candidate's level of experience and at the discretion of the client)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Crypto Accountant to join our clients finance team, a leading accounting firm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing cryptocurrency transactions, financial reporting, and tax compliance within the evolving regulatory landscape. This role requires a strong understanding of blockchain technology, digital assets, and accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile cryptocurrency wallets, transactions, and financial records.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of crypto assets in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Prepare financial statements and reports reflecting crypto holdings, gains/losses, and valuation adjustments.
• Manage crypto-related tax compliance, including tracking cost basis, capital gains, and tax reporting requirements.
• Assist in auditing digital asset transactions and implementing internal controls to mitigate financial risk.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to stay up-to-date on regulatory developments and ensure adherence to applicable laws.
• Support treasury functions related to crypto asset management, including liquidity planning and exchange transactions.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures for digital assets and blockchain-based financial activities.
• Work closely with finance and technology teams to improve automation and efficiency in crypto accounting processes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CFA preferred).
• 4+ years of proven experience in accounting, with a strong preference for candidates with exposure to cryptocurrency and blockchain transactions.
• Previous experience in a client-facing role, either in an accounting firm or as a freelance accountant.
• Experience working with startups and understanding their unique financial needs.
• Knowledge of digital asset accounting frameworks and financial regulations.
• Experience with crypto wallets, exchanges, and blockchain explorers.
• Familiarity with tax implications related to cryptocurrencies.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Xero.
• Experience with a crypto subledger such as Cryptio, Breezing, Tres Finance, or similar platforms.
• Experience using Dext for expense management and automation.
• Payroll experience in Switzerland or the U.S.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving industry.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a crypto-focused company, fintech, or financial services industry.
• Understanding of smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and NFTs.
• Knowledge of ERP systems with crypto integration.
• Ability to work with blockchain analytics tools.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible work arrangements (fully remote position).
• Professional development and certification assistance.
• Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing and innovative industry.

If you are passionate about cryptocurrency and finance and want to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of digital asset accounting, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description

We are a startup company based in New York, seeking the world’s most effective developers who are also a cultural fit to work on projects that increase Human Agency.

We want the best of the best—people who love what they do and are legitimately excellent at it.

Are you one of them?

If your answer is an unequivocal yes, this might not be the right fit for you.

We also value humility, self-awareness, eagerness to grow, and a team-oriented mindset. We want people who are results-driven, care about helping their team, and prioritize impact over titles.

What can we offer?

• A genuine meritocracy that values actual skills over titles or talk.
• Collaboration with like-minded professionals, avoiding toxic or unproductive colleagues.
• An intensive onboarding bootcamp to challenge, test, and train new hires, ensuring a good fit.
• A supportive environment where everyone strives for high performance and helps each other succeed.
• Work on exciting technical and product challenges, including complex blockchain projects, innovative web and mobile applications, and data science initiatives.

Opportunities include working across various industries and stacks, from startups to enterprises.

Compensation includes competitive pay, regular performance-based raises, and perks like retreats, a nice office, health and pet insurance, and celebrations.

Technologies you'll work with mostly include JavaScript and related frameworks/libraries:

• JavaScript / TypeScript
• React / Angular / Nullstack
• Node / Next.js / Apollo
• EVMs / Solidity
• Flow / Cadence
• Solana / Metaplex / Rust
• Truffle / Hardhat
• web3.js / ethers.js

You will:

• Work full-time with a talented team.
• Engage in both internal and client projects.
• Build modern, efficient, and well-tested applications.
• Communicate regularly with clients.
• Review code contributions from team members.
• Proactively solve problems with a founder mentality.
• Wear any hats necessary to get the job done.

About You

• Effective communication in English is a must.
• At least 5+ years of experience with our tech stack.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mentality, and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to different environments.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Growth mindset and a passion for accomplishing goals.

Other Information

• Remote work and flexible schedule.
• Monthly salary in USD.
• Equity options across multiple companies.
• Health insurance after 3 months, English classes, and other perks.

Interview Process

• Initial conversation to assess mutual fit.
• Coding test.
• Final interview.

We value long-term relationships. If you leave on good terms, you can retain 20% of your equity if you continue to refer leads and share our values. If you leave for another project, you retain 100% of your equity.

Salary Range

First 3 months: $12,000 – $6,000 USD

After 3 months: 16,000 – $2 ,000 USD

As a Crypto Investment Analyst at Token Metrics, you will play a crucial role in identifying and evaluating emerging cryptocurrencies and Web3 projects with the potential for exponential returns. You will delve deep into the market to uncover hidden gems and develop contrarian investment theses that challenge conventional wisdom. Your work will directly influence our investment strategies and contribute to our mission of maximizing ROI for our clients.

• Early-Stage Project Identification: Scout for early-stage crypto and Web3 projects that exhibit potential for 100x ROI, focusing on those not yet in the mainstream spotlight.
• In-depth Analysis and Hypothesis Development: Conduct comprehensive analyses to form and present non-consensus hypotheses about the potential of selected projects, focusing on market demand, innovation, scalability, adoption potential, and team execution capabilities.
• Investment Memo Preparation: Compile detailed investment memos that articulate your hypothesis, supporting analysis, ROI projections, and risk assessment strategies in a concise and compelling format.
• Pitch Presentation: Develop and present persuasive pitches to the investment committee, highlighting your unique insights and defending your investment thesis against critical evaluation.
• Market Research: Stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and regulatory changes in the crypto and blockchain landscape to inform investment decisions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the investment team to refine investment strategies and contribute to the firm's overall investment portfolio performance.

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in investment analysis, preferably within the crypto, blockchain, or fintech sectors.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to conduct detailed market research, financial analysis, and project evaluation. Proficiency in using analytics tools and platforms to gather and interpret data.
• Knowledge of Crypto and Blockchain: Deep understanding of cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and emerging Web3 innovations. Familiarity with technical and market factors affecting project scalability and adoption.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex investment theses clearly and persuasively. Proficiency in creating high-quality investment memos and presentations.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a knack for developing contrarian viewpoints and uncovering untapped investment opportunities.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in finance, blockchain, or cryptocurrency investments are a plus.

• Self-motivated: Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and determination to get things done independently.
• Analytical: Strong analytical and financial analysis skills; an ability to quickly comprehend, evaluate, and critique new ideas and data. You are also comfortable with challenging viewpoints.
• Passionate: Passionate about the crypto-asset industry and investing. We want people who are eager and will work hard to up-skill and improve their knowledge in the crypto space
• Knowledge of Crypto: Especially DAO’s and Middleware
• Strong communicator: Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Self-organized in a remote-first work environment
• Be willing to specialize in the Web 3 Vertical

About Token Metrics

Token Metrics helps crypto investors build profitable portfolios using artificial intelligence-based crypto indices, rankings, and price predictions.

Token Metrics has a diverse set of customers, from retail investors and traders to crypto fund managers, in more than 50 countries.

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About the Job

The Wallet Development Kit (WDK) Software Engineer contributes to Tether's open-source toolkit for building self-custodial wallet applications across mobile and desktop platforms. This position involves technical design, implementation, and collaboration with other teams to advance the toolkit's capabilities. Prior experience with wallet creation or in DeFi is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions using agile methodologies and cutting-edge technologies.
• Ensure backend services are scalable, responsive, and real-time to support platform growth.
• Maintain high security standards to protect user assets and data.
• Utilize +5 years of experience with Node.js and JavaScript.
• Build or integrate crypto wallets for DeFi and blockchain applications.
• Design modular architectures for scalable applications.
• Develop complex platforms and APIs.
• Understand Peer-to-Peer technologies.
• Adapt quickly to new technologies.
• Implement best security practices.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-availability systems.
• Knowledge of Go, Rust, or C++.
• Familiarity with message queues (Redis), caches, and job queues.
• Experience in React Native, Flutter, or native mobile development.

Important information for candidates

Be cautious of scams: apply only through official channels, verify recruiter identities, and be wary of unusual communication or requests for

Token Metrics is a cryptocurrency investment research platform that’s driven by machine learning and artificial intelligence. The company was founded by Ian Balina in 2017 as he traded his way from $20,000 to more than $5 million, logging all his trades in a public-facing spreadsheet that drew more than a million unique visitors per month. Ian’s Moneyball-style approach to crypto investing now forms the basis of the Token Metrics platform, which now helps thousands of customers around the world profitably play the crypto markets.

Token Metrics is seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Developer Relations Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role combines expertise in blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and developer community engagement.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Token Metrics and the developer community, fostering strong relationships and driving adoption of our platform
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, tutorials, and sample code to support developers using our tools and APIs
• Develop and deliver engaging presentations, workshops, and webinars on Token Metrics' technology and its applications in the crypto and AI space
• Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to gather developer feedback and influence product roadmap
• Actively participate in blockchain and AI conferences, hackathons, and online forums to promote Token Metrics and stay abreast of industry trends
• Build and maintain demo projects showcasing the capabilities of Token Metrics' platform, with a focus on integrating AI and blockchain technologies

• Proven experience in developer relations, technical evangelism, or a similar role within the blockchain or AI industry
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript, Python, Solidity, and Rust
• Hands-on experience with the ai16z framework for building AI agents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, particularly in their application to the crypto space
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Passion for emerging technologies and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and frameworks

• Experience contributing to open-source projects in the blockchain or AI domains
• Knowledge of token economics and DeFi protocols
• Previous work with large language models and AI agents
• Track record of creating developer-focused content (blog posts, videos, podcasts)

Token Metrics is a leading platform in the cryptocurrency space, providing advanced analytics and insights to empower investors and traders. We are committed to delivering high-quality, secure, and user-friendly SaaS solutions. We are seeking a dedicated Crypto QA Engineer who is deeply immersed in the crypto ecosystem and passionate about ensuring the reliability and security of our products.

1. Develop and Execute Test Strategies: Create and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases for our SaaS applications and APIs, focusing on functionality, security, and performance.
2. Automate Testing Workflows: Utilize tools to automate testing processes and enhance efficiency.

Keyrock Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Keyrock Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Join to apply for the Digital Assets Trader - Market Making (UK/EU Remote) role at Keyrock

About Keyrock

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

About Keyrock

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore and Paris, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.

We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust Development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.

At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.

Mission statement

What we are looking for… a Digital Assets Trader for the EU Time zone, supporting our core Algorithmic Trading Business, primarily across our ALT Coin clients.

Job Description

• Supporting the deployment of new algorithms, clients and markets
• Keeping a global updated view of all algorithmic trading operations
• Trade execution across crypto spot, perpetuals and options; and hedging both crypto and FX related exposure.
• Trading operations including asset rebalancing across multiple CEXs and DEXs; and facilitating settlement of assets against several trading counterparties.
• Preventative actions by spread adaptations and configuring conditions, pricing and exposure thresholds on algorithmic trading bots.
• Monitoring closely client service level agreements are met and evaluating trading performance using internal, exchange and on-chain data.
• Keeping track of the treasury, and liaising with the finance team on accounting for asset balances across operations.
• Keeping track of and reporting technical and financial problems and providing support to the dev team for improvement.
• Acting as a point of call internally on trading and market related insights.
• Liaising with the Commercial team to provide insights to market making clients on trading performance and service level agreement requirements.
  
  

• 2-3+ years of cryptocurrency trading experience across CEXes and DEXes either on a professional basis or with clear demonstrable evidence of trading a personal portfolio to a high level
• Exposure to and an understanding of key tradfi asset classes e.g., options, futures, FX either from a previous role or educational background.
  
  

• Strong analytical ability
• Fully comfortable with trading and order books
• Able to act and to take decisions under pressure
• Digital native
• Understanding of digital assets and blockchain technologies (particularly CEXes and DEXes)
• Understanding of financial market structure
• Strong attention to details
• Adaptable and a strong team player
• Basic coding skills or ability to review queries and code in SQL and at least basic working knowledge of Python.
• Good communicator
• Fluent in English
  
  

• A competitive salary package
• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales

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• Expertise in blockchain runes, Ethereum, and smart contract crafting.
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