Staff Accountant, Corporate
Ondo Finance · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Manage accounts payable operations for a fintech company.
- Ensure accuracy in invoice processing and payments.
- Support monthly financial close procedures.
- Reconcile accounts and maintain financial records.
- Improve AP workflows for efficiency and automation.
About the role
About Ondo Finance
Ondo Finance provides institutional-grade, blockchain-enabled investment products and services. We have both a technology arm that develops decentralized finance technology, and an asset management arm that creates and manages tokenized funds. We were the first company to tokenize exposure to US Treasuries, and have since expanded into several other assets. We are also focused on incubating protocols that can support both tokenized real-world assets and traditional crypto.
Founded by folks from Goldman Sachs Digital Assets Team, we’re backed by some of the best investors in the world including Founders Fund, Coinbase Ventures, Pantera Capital, Tiger Global, and more. We are currently the leaders in the space in terms of AUM and are well capitalized to continue growing the firm. We're fully remote, with team members across the U.S.
About The Role
We are hiring a Staff Accountant to support the accuracy and reliability of Ondo’s day to day accounting operations, with primary ownership of accounts payable. This role will ensure vendor invoices, payments, and supporting documentation are processed with precision and strong internal controls. You will work closely with the broader Finance team and cross functional partners to maintain clean financial records and support monthly close. This is an ideal opportunity for an early career accounting professional who wants to build a strong technical foundation within a high growth, institutional grade finance organization operating at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto.
Responsibilities
- Own end to end accounts payable processing, including invoice coding, approval workflows, matching, and system entry
- Perform two way and three way matching across invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation
- Manage vendor onboarding, maintain accurate vendor master data, and collect required documentation such as W-9s and payment details
- Prepare and execute weekly payment runs across ACH, wire, and check, ensuring timely confirmations and proper documentation
- Resolve vendor inquiries and invoice discrepancies with professionalism and urgency
- Support monthly close by preparing AP accruals and reconciling the AP subledger to the general ledger
- Assist with account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, credit cards, and clearing accounts
- Maintain organized digital records for invoices, contracts, and payment support in accordance with internal policies
- Identify and implement improvements to AP workflows to increase automation, accuracy, and turnaround time
- Provide documentation and explanations in support of internal controls, audits, and ad hoc finance requests
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or a related finance role, including internship experience
- Foundational understanding of accounting principles including debits and credits, accruals, and expense recognition
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including sorting, filters, and core formulas such as SUMIF and VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience with accounting systems or ERPs such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Workday, or Oracle, and accounts payable tools such as Bill.com
- Familiarity with 1099 preparation, W-9 collection, and vendor compliance workflows
- Experience partnering with cross functional teams such as Investment Operations, People, or Legal
What we offer
- Competitive compensation including but not limited to salary, future token rights, and/or equity (according to your preferences) — We are well-funded and believe that great talent deserves great compensation.
- Full benefits (medical, vision, and dental) and flexible vacation policy (PTO).
- Remote-first team across many countries — You will be an early team member helping shape our vision, culture, and design practices.
- A+ colleagues — Our team includes alumni from: Goldman Sachs, Blackrock, Two Sigma, Bridgewater, SpaceX, AWS, Meta, Google, McKinsey, Circle, Uniswap.
- Best-in-class investors — We are proud to be backed by leading crypto experts and VCs, including Pantera Capital, Founders Fund and Coinbase Ventures.
Key skills/competency
- Staff Accountant
- Accounts Payable
- Accounting Operations
- Financial Records
- Monthly Close
- Vendor Management
- Account Reconciliations
- Internal Controls
- Audit Support
- Process Improvement
Skills & topics
- Staff Accountant
- Accounts Payable
- Accounting
- Finance
- AP Processing
- Financial Close
- Reconciliation
- Invoice Processing
- Vendor Management
- Corporate Accounting
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your accounts payable experience and accounting principles knowledge. Quantify achievements in previous roles.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your interest in Ondo Finance and the Staff Accountant role, emphasizing your fit with their mission and remote-first culture.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with AP processing, financial record-keeping, and accounting software. Demonstrate your understanding of internal controls and process improvement.
- Showcase attention to detail: During the application and interview process, ensure all information is accurate and well-presented, reflecting your meticulous nature.
- Research Ondo Finance: Understand their unique position at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto, and their institutional-grade approach.
Technical preparation
Master Excel formulas: SUMIF, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP.,Practice invoice coding and matching techniques.,Review accounting principles: debits, credits, accruals.,Familiarize with payment run procedures (ACH, wire).
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you managed competing deadlines.,How do you ensure accuracy in your work?,Tell me about resolving a vendor discrepancy.,How do you approach process improvement?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the typical working hours for a Staff Accountant at Ondo Finance?
- As Ondo Finance is a remote-first company, working hours can be flexible. However, given the nature of accounting operations and monthly close, you will need to manage your time effectively to meet deadlines. Expect to align with core business hours for collaboration with the finance team and cross-functional partners.
- What accounting software is commonly used at Ondo Finance for the Staff Accountant role?
- While not explicitly stated for this role, Ondo Finance operates at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto, suggesting a need for robust systems. Nice-to-have experience includes ERPs like NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Workday, Oracle, and AP tools like Bill.com, indicating these may be in use or preferred.
- How does Ondo Finance support professional development for its Staff Accountants?
- Ondo Finance emphasizes building a strong technical foundation. As an early career professional, you'll gain experience in a high-growth, institutional-grade environment. The company also offers competitive compensation, including potential token rights or equity, and encourages identifying and implementing process improvements.
- What is the interview process like for the Staff Accountant position at Ondo Finance?
- The interview process likely involves initial screening, followed by interviews with the hiring manager and potentially other finance team members. You should be prepared to discuss your accounting principles knowledge, AP experience, Excel proficiency, and problem-solving skills. Behavioral questions assessing attention to detail and collaboration are also expected.
- Does Ondo Finance offer opportunities for career growth beyond the Staff Accountant role?
- Given Ondo Finance's high-growth nature and mission to be institutional-grade, there are significant opportunities for career advancement. As an early team member, you can play a key role in shaping the company's financial operations and potentially grow into more senior accounting or finance roles as the firm expands.
- How does Ondo Finance handle remote work for its accounting team?
- Ondo Finance is a remote-first company, meaning the Staff Accountant role is fully remote. This allows team members to work from various locations across the U.S. The company fosters a collaborative environment through effective communication tools and practices to support a distributed team.