Payroll Associate, Gemini
$66-83k
Salary applicable in NY, WA and CA only. Plus Equity & Discretionary Bonus
More information about location
Cryptocurrency exchange platform
Job no longer available
Cryptocurrency exchange platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$66-83k
Salary applicable in NY, WA and CA only. Plus Equity & Discretionary Bonus
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the next era of financial, creative and personal freedom
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related course of study
- 4+ years of relevant experience in payroll processing
- Experience in accounting analysis and month-end reconciliations
- Experience in international payroll processing
- Ability to work well independently and as a team member in a time sensitive environment
- Unquestionable ethics and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive data
- Advanced Excel skills required (critical to success in the position); experience with accounting software preferred
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred but not required
- Working knowledge of Workday, ADP WFN, and Netsuite preferred but not required
What the job involves
- The Financial Operations and Accounting Teams at Gemini are thought leaders in the digital asset accounting and reconciliation space
- Our mandate is to bridge the traditional world of finance with the innovation of cryptocurrency products, providing our clients with a best-in-class financial institution experience
- Gemini is seeking a Payroll Administrator with a drive to operate in a high-growth environment and strong experience in payroll, benefits, 401(k) and payroll accounting at a global company
- The position will be an entrusted cross-functional business partner with People, Legal, Accounting and Tax teams. A focus on regulatory compliance and building strong internal controls is critical. This position is an individual contributor
- Assist full-cycle processing of US and International payroll on a semi-monthly or monthly basis as applicable
- Support partnership with payroll software service provider to optimize system functionality and exploit opportunities for process automation
- Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, taxes and other deductions
- Prepare journal entries and monthly payroll reconciliations
- Support tax and benefits compliance and reporting with all Federal, State, and Local payroll compliance, including tax withholding, and garnishments
- Identify recommendations to scale processes to enhance payroll operational efficiency including the design and implementation of internal controls and maintain payroll policies and procedures
- Answer employee questions regarding payroll and process payroll changes
- Assist managing workers compensation and 401(k) plan audits
- Ensure appropriate tax withholding, accounting and compliance, including global mobility tracking
- Assist with the development of internal controls and the automation of equity processes
- Complete ad-hoc projects as applicable
Our take
Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that's known for offering excellent security as well as being available across the US, including New York - a state not often covered by crypto exchanges.
As a trading platform, Gemini is one of many, but a dedication to innovation and a commitment to working within FCA regulations are what make it stand out from the crowd. After acquiring Blockrize in 2021, the company launched a credit card for US customers that enables them to earn a small percentage of spending back in bitcoin rewards. It also launched the Gemini dollar, a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin, that combines the price stability of the US dollar with the technological advantages of a cryptocurrency.
The crypto exchange market is crowded with exchange platforms, and Gemini's competitors include giants like Coinbase. However, by operating within regulations and maintaining its status as a registered digital asset service provider in Europe (with plans to expand further in the region very soon), Gemini is in a strong position to face the continued crackdown on unauthorized activity in this market and make a space for itself in the DeFi future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2021
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $400m
Company benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
- Retirement plan matching
- Generous parental leave
- Comprehensive health plans
- Training and development
- Health and wellness perks
- Community events
Company HQ
New York, NY
Leadership
Tyler Winklevoss
(Co-Founder & CEO)Principal at Winklevoss Capital. Studied Economics at Harvard. Notorious for their role in the founding of Facebook, they co-founded Gemini with brother Cameron in 2014.
Cameron Winklevoss
(Co-Founder & President)Principal at Winklevoss Capital. Studied Economics at Harvard. Notorious for their role in the founding of Facebook, they co-founded Gemini with brother Tyler in 2014.
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