Summary

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

1. Perform monthly Accounts Payable close activities as required i.e. assist with month end accruals and reconciliation of AP accounts
2. Receive, review, and process invoices from suppliers and vendors, using our superhuman attention to detail to catch any errors or discrepancies
3. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or disputes related to invoices, payments, or vendor accounts, using our negotiation superpowers to find a resolution
4. Ensure that all AP activities are in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards, keeping the company safe from financial harm
5. Reconcile vendor statements, invoices, and payments to identify any discrepancies and make adjustments as needed in our ERP system
6. Prepare and process payments, shielding the company from late fees, penalties, and damaged relationships with vendors
7. Setup and maintain accurate vendor information (including wire/ACH templates), ensuring that we're always one step ahead of any potential issues or disputes
8. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall AP experience
9. Identify and record accruals for expenses that have been incurred but not yet invoiced
10. Review of the accuracy and completeness of supporting documents for expense reports and provide accounting approvals in system
11. Provide payroll processing support, act as an audit liaison, and assist with ad hoc projects and other assigned duties

Skills you should HODL

1. 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable working with multiple entities, currencies and VAT requirements
2. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
3. 3+ years hands on experience with Netsuite ERP
4. Experience with a travel & expense platform such as Brex
5. Experience with a purchase order platform such as Zip
6. The ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines, even when faced with unexpected challenges
7. Comfortable handling high volumes of transactions efficiently
8. Capable of maintaining a high level of accuracy in transaction processing, even under pressure
9. Must be adept at managing time and prioritizing tasks effectively.
10. Skilled in using Excel for data analysis and reporting
11. Motivated by the challenges and needs of growing business, especially those of a scaling start-up build the crypto industry

Nice to haves

1. Experience working with company issued credit cards.

Skills

• Accounting
• Excel