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About the company

Gauntlet focuses on quantitative research and optimization for DeFi economics. The team works on market risk management, growth optimization, and economic safety for protocols that support a large share of spot trading, borrowing, and lending activity across decentralized finance. It also develops institutional-grade vaults that provide risk-adjusted onchain yields for capital at scale. As of November 2025, the company manages more than $2B in vault TVL and optimizes risk and incentives across over $42 billion in customer TVL. Gauntlet is a Series B organization with roughly 75 employees and operates remotely, with a base in New York City.

The company’s mission is to accelerate adoption and understanding of the financial systems of the future. It works with a disciplined, risk-aware approach and emphasizes predictable, reliable vault performance without surprises.

Role overview

Gauntlet is looking for an Accountant to strengthen its accounting team and help maintain accurate, complete, and reliable financial records. The role contributes to monthly close work, financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, audit preparation, and compliance activities. You will partner closely with the Accounting Lead, Onchain Accounting Lead, and Controller while gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting and finance work.

This opportunity is well suited to someone with a solid accounting base who enjoys problem-solving, improving workflows, and building expertise in a fast-moving environment.

Key responsibilities

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
Draft journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation.
Complete bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.
Keep accounting records and backup documentation accurate and organized.
Help prepare monthly financial statement packages.
Review account activity and research unusual variances.
Handle the end-to-end accounts payable workflow, including invoices and vendor payments.
Manage customer billing, collections, and receivables tracking.
Maintain up-to-date vendor and customer information.
Ensure transactions are coded correctly and posted on time.
Administer Ramp and other spend management tools.
Review employee expense submissions for policy adherence.
Oversee corporate card activity and related reconciliations.
Support employee reimbursement processing.
Prepare audit support schedules and workpapers.
Assist with annual financial statement audits.
Support tax filing activities and compliance reporting.
Maintain well-structured accounting records and documentation.
Adhere to established accounting policies and procedures.
Help strengthen internal controls and documentation standards.
Look for ways to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Support automation efforts and systems upgrades.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
2–4 years of accounting experience with growing responsibility in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting; candidates may be assessed at the IC2 level depending on experience, ownership, and scope.
Good working knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement presentation.
Experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
Hands-on exposure to month-end close processes.
Clear understanding of how the balance sheet and income statement connect.
Strong attention to detail and solid organizational habits.
Advanced Excel and Google Sheets proficiency.
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.

Preferred background

Experience in public accounting.
CPA qualification or progress toward certification.
Background in a startup environment.
Exposure to Xero, Ramp, Bill.com, or comparable accounting tools.
Experience in crypto, fintech, or technology companies.

Benefits and compensation

Remote-first setup with the option to work from anywhere in the US and Canada.
Regular in-person team retreats and cross-country office visit benefit.
Medical, dental, and vision premiums fully covered for employees.
$1,000 work-from-home stipend.
Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data.
Unlimited vacation policy.
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Fertility benefits.
Eligibility for incentive compensation.
Base salary range of $100,000 to $110,000, plus additional on-target earnings potential by level and equity.

Eligibility and work location

Hiring is currently limited to people who can work within the contiguous United States and Canada. If you need an accommodation, it should be mentioned in the application process.

Additional information

The company may use AI tools during parts of the hiring process, such as resume review, application screening, response analysis, and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in submitted materials. These tools support the recruiting team and do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people. Candidates who want more information about data processing can contact the company directly.

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