Accounts Payable Analyst

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

The team

Join Kraken’s Accounts Payable (AP) team! Our AP team is dedicated to protecting Kraken from late payments, lost invoices, and financial chaos. As the guardians of cash flow, they ensure timely, accurate payments while keeping the procure-to-pay process efficient and enjoyable for Kraken and its partners.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Analyst will be a key contributor to the success of the accounting function. You’ll have the opportunity to help build processes, collaborate cross-functionally, and play a crucial role in our global team’s ability to scale in a super-fast-paced environment!

The opportunity

• Perform monthly Accounts Payable close activities as required i.e. assist with month end accruals and reconciliation of AP accounts.

• Receive, review, and process invoices from suppliers and vendors, using our superhuman attention to detail to catch any errors or discrepancies.

• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or disputes related to invoices, payments, or vendor accounts, using our negotiation superpowers to find a resolution.

• Ensure that all AP activities are in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards, keeping the company safe from financial harm.

• Reconcile vendor statements, invoices, and payments to identify any discrepancies and make adjustments as needed in our ERP system.

• Prepare and process payments, shielding the company from late fees, penalties, and damaged relationships with vendors.

• Setup and maintain accurate vendor information (including wire/ACH templates), ensuring that we're always one step ahead of any potential issues or disputes.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall AP experience.

• Identify and record accruals for expenses that have been incurred but not yet invoiced.

• Review of the accuracy and completeness of supporting documents for expense reports and provide accounting approvals in system.

• Provide payroll processing support, act as an audit liaison, and assist with ad hoc projects and other assigned duties.

Skills you should HODL

• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable working with multiple entities, currencies and VAT requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

• 3+ years hands on experience with Netsuite ERP

• Experience with a travel & expense platform such as Brex

• Experience with a purchase order platform such as Zip

• The ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines, even when faced with unexpected challenges

• Comfortable handling high volumes of transactions efficiently

• Capable of maintaining a high level of accuracy in transaction processing, even under pressure

• Must be adept at managing time and prioritizing tasks effectively.

• Skilled in using Excel for data analysis and reporting

• Motivated by the challenges and needs of growing business, especially those of a scaling start-up build the crypto industry

Nice to haves

• Experience working with company issued credit cards.

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 

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