Accountant

Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics. We manage market risk, optimize growth, and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating most spot trading, borrowing, and lending activity across all of DeFi, protecting and optimizing the largest protocols and networks in the industry. We build institutional-grade vaults for decentralized finance, delivering risk-adjusted onchain yields for capital at scale. Designed by the most vigilant, quantitative minds in crypto and informed by years of research.As of November 2025, Gauntlet manages over $2B in vault TVL, and optimizes risk and incentives covering over $42 billion in customer TVL. We continually publish cutting-edge research that informs our risk models, alerts, and analysis, and is among the most cited institutions — including academic institutions — in terms of peer-reviewed papers addressing DeFi as a subject. We’re a Series B company with around 75 employees, operating remote-first with a home base in New York City.As a company, we build institutional-grade vaults that deliver risk-adjusted DeFi yields at scale, powered by automated risk models and off-chain intelligence. Gauntlet curates strategies across Morpho, Drift, Symbiotic, Aera and more, with >$2B in vault TVL and a growing suite of Prime, Core and Frontier vaults.Our mission is to drive adoption and understanding of the financial systems of the future. We operate with a trader’s discipline and a risk manager’s skepticism: size carefully, stress routinely, unwind decisively. The label equals the package equals the contents. No surprises, just predictable, reliable vaults.About the RoleGauntlet is seeking an Accountant to support our growing accounting function and help ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of our financial records.This role will play a key part in the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, audit support, and compliance activities. You will work closely with the Accounting Lead, Onchain Accounting Lead, and Controller while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance functions.This position is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and building expertise in a high-growth environment.ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Close & Financial ReportingSupport the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processPrepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedulesPerform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliationsMaintain accurate accounting records and documentationAssist with preparation of monthly financial statement packagesAnalyze account activity and investigate variancesAccounts Payable & Accounts ReceivableManage the full accounts payable process, including invoice processing and vendor paymentsManage customer invoicing, collections, and accounts receivable trackingMaintain vendor and customer recordsEnsure transactions are coded accurately and recorded timelyEmployee Expenses & Corporate CardsAdminister Ramp and related spend management platformsReview employee expense reports for policy complianceManage corporate card activity and reconciliationsSupport employee reimbursement processesAudit, Tax & CompliancePrepare audit support schedules and workpapersAssist with annual financial statement auditsSupport tax filings and compliance reporting requirementsMaintain organized accounting documentation and recordsControls & Process ImprovementFollow and uphold established accounting policies and proceduresAssist in maintaining internal controls and documentation standardsIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracySupport process automation and systems enhancementsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field2–4 years of accounting experience, including increasing responsibility in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Candidates may be considered at the IC2 level based on experience, demonstrated ownership, and scope of prior responsibilities.Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial statement presentationExperience preparing journal entries and reconciliationsExperience supporting month-end close processesStrong understanding of balance sheet and income statement relationshipsExcellent attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong Excel and Google Sheets skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsBonus PointsPublic accounting experienceCPA or progress toward CPAStartup experienceExperience with Xero, Ramp, Bill.com, or similar systemsCrypto, fintech, or technology industry experienceBenefits and PerksRemote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees$1,000 WFH stipendMonthly reimburseme