Ethena Labs02.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Remote Financial Associate - Web3 Accounting Specialist

$50K–$75K/year

About the Role

We are seeking a Remote Financial Associate to join Ethena Labs, a pioneering company in the Web3 space. As a Financial Associate, you will play a crucial role in scaling our accounting operations and ensuring the accurate capture of both fiat and on-chain financial activities. This position is ideal for detail-oriented accounting professionals eager to deepen their expertise in the evolving digital asset landscape.

What You'll Do

  • Reliably record purchase, sales, intercompany, and treasury transactions across fiat and digital asset accounts.
  • Ensure precise coding, VAT/tax treatment, and maintain robust supporting documentation.
  • Perform recurring reconciliations across bank accounts, custodians, exchanges, and on-chain wallets.
  • Investigate breaks and clear unmatched items to improve reconciliation support files.
  • Execute supplier and treasury payments across fiat and digital asset rails, ensuring all runs follow strict approval workflows and are accurately recorded.
  • Support the link between Web3 accounting software and the general ledger, validating transaction completeness and investigating mismatches using blockchain explorers.
  • Assist with multi-entity consolidation by preparing entity-level schedules, intercompany reconciliations, and data packs for group reporting and regulatory requests.
  • Prepare transaction schedules for VAT and tax filings, working to reduce follow-up queries from local accountants and maintaining an audit-ready trail of evidence.
  • Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, and depreciation entries to enhance the quality and consistency of the month-end close process.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a financial accounting role, preferably within a multi-entity or international environment.
  • Ability to execute recurring tasks with a sharp eye for supporting documentation.
  • A mindset geared toward identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical improvements.
  • Knowledge of blockchain explorers (e.g., Etherscan) to verify transfers.
  • Experience with crypto sub-ledgers like Cryptio, Cryptoworth, or Tres is a plus.
  • Experience in organizing working papers and maintaining a structured audit trail that meets institutional requirements.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary range of €50,000 - €75,000 annually.
  • Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.
  • Opportunities for personal growth and learning.
  • Work alongside a passionate and innovative team.
  • Be part of a mission-driven company aiming to revolutionize decentralized finance.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Remote Financial Associate role at Ethena Labs offers a unique opportunity to work in the rapidly evolving Web3 space, with a competitive salary and flexible work environment.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in financial accounting principles and practices, with a deep understanding of IFRS standards and experience in preparing financial statements for crypto-related transactions.

Detail-oriented and self-motivated, thriving in a remote work environment while managing time effectively to meet deadlines for financial reconciliations and tax compliance in the dynamic Web3 landscape.

A proactive learner with a strong interest in blockchain technology and its applications in finance, demonstrating the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies, such as crypto sub-ledgers and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.

Learning Resources

Financial Accounting Fundamentalscourse

Career Path

Remote Financial Associate - Web3 Accounting Specialist(Now)Financial Analyst - Blockchain Accounting(1-2 years)Accounting Manager - Digital Assets(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$7.5B
Annual Growth
18.2%
AI Adoption in Accounting
45%
Investment in Blockchain Accounting
+250%
Labour Demand for Web3 Accounting
+30%
Avg Salary for Financial Associate
$85K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Financial AccountingBlockchainIFRS
Growing in Demand
Smart Contract AuditingCryptocurrency TaxationDecentralized Finance (DeFi) Accounting
Declining
Traditional ERP SystemsManual Bookkeeping

Domain Trends

Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
DeFi is expected to reach a market size of $200B by 2025, driving the need for specialized accounting practices in the blockchain ecosystem.
Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
With 60% of financial regulators worldwide implementing new guidelines for crypto assets, there is a growing demand for professionals skilled in tax compliance and IFRS within the blockchain framework.
Integration of AI in Accounting
45% of financial firms are investing in AI-driven tools for reconciliation and compliance, which is reshaping job roles and required skills in the accounting sector.

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