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New York, New York, United States
Remote only
Obsidian Systems is a software engineering consultancy that builds production systems for capital markets and other regulated industries. Our clients include market infrastructure providers, national exchanges, and global financial institutions. Much of our work today centers on the Canton Network, the privacy enabled blockchain adopted by major capital markets institutions, where Obsidian is one of the most experienced engineering firms in the ecosystem. We're a remote-first, globally distributed team that values ownership, curiosity, and clear communication. We believe the best ideas come from people who ask difficult questions, take responsibility for their work, and collaborate openly to solve challenging problems.
About The Role
We’re looking for a contract accountant to provide interim support for the end-of-year close and into 2027. You’ll own core accounting activities across a growing, multi-entity business while working with a complex mix of fiat, cryptocurrency and multi-currency transactions. As we scale, the role may become permanent, making this the perfect role for someone ambitious to grow from a skilled accountant into a strategic financial partner in a fast-moving, cutting-edge business.
Accounts Receivable
Process invoices and track incoming payments across fiat and cryptocurrency transactions
Reconcile payments across bank accounts, wallets, and exchanges
Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances
Partner with operations to make sure billing is accurate and on time
Accounts Payable
Process vendor invoices, manage approvals, and execute payments (ACH, wire, and crypto where applicable)
Ensure invoices are properly coded, documented, and compliant with internal controls
Maintain vendor records and support 1099 reporting at year-end
Reconciliation & Month-End Close
Perform bank and crypto wallet reconciliations
Support the month-end close process and help make it more efficient over time
Investigate and resolve discrepancies across systems, entities, and currencies
Process Cleanup & Documentation
Help clean up and organize historical accounting records
Document AR/AP workflows as they are rebuilt and standardized
Flag gaps or inconsistencies and bring solutions, not just problems
Multi-Entity & Multi-Currency Support
Work across our Delaware C-Corp and Puerto Rico entity
Handle transactions in multiple currencies, including crypto
Help maintain consistency and accuracy across both entities
5+ years of hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience
Practical experience managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, including invoicing, payment processing, and payment tracking
Hands-on experience performing bank and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits, credits, journal entries, and AR/AP workflows
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online or a comparable accounting system
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working across multiple accounts and transactions
Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently, escalating issues when appropriate
Clear, proactive communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed environment
Comfortable working in an environment where processes are still being built and improved
Preferred Requirements:
Experience working in a startup, consulting, or professional services environment
Experience working with multiple currencies and/or cryptocurrency transactions
Familiarity with digital assets, crypto wallets, or exchanges from an accounting or finance perspective
Experience supporting month-end or year-end close
Strong working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas and reconciliation workflows
Currently pursuing, or interested in pursuing, CPA certification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
You will work with a genuinely unusual set of accounting challenges: crypto transactions, multi-currency, multi-entity, and a client base that includes institutional financial services companies
The processes are being built right now, which means you have real input into how things work, not just how they have always worked
Work at the center of capital markets’ move onto new infrastructure, selling with the credibility of an engineering firm already running production systems for these institutions.
A remote-first culture with a globally distributed team.
At Obsidian Systems, we believe great work comes from thoughtful people who take ownership, communicate openly, and enjoy solving difficult problems together. These principles guide how we work every day.
Own Your Work, Protect Your Team
We take full ownership of our responsibilities while supporting the people around us. We believe accountability creates trust, and clear ownership allows teams to move quickly without stepping on one another's work.
Don't Settle for Superficial
We aim to understand problems deeply rather than treating symptoms. We ask questions, challenge assumptions, and make unknowns explicit so we can build durable solutions instead of temporary fixes.
Be Honest Proactively
We communicate openly and early. Raising risks before they become problems helps our team and our clients make better decisions. We value transparency over avoiding uncomfortable conversations.
Get to It
Many of the challenges we solve have never been solved before. We don't wait for perfection; we start, learn, iterate, and move forward. Progress comes from taking the next concrete step.
If you're excited by continuous learning and playing a real role in building the next generation of financial market infrastructure, you'll feel at home at Obsidian.