Accountant II

TRM Labs is a blockchain intelligence company committed to fighting crime and creating a safer world. By leveraging blockchain data, threat intelligence, and advanced analytics, our products empower governments, financial institutions, and crypto businesses to combat illicit activity and global security threats. At TRM, you'll join a mission-driven, fast-paced team made up of experts in law enforcement, data science, engineering, and financial intelligence, tackling complex global challenges daily. Whether analyzing blockchain data, developing cutting-edge tools, or collaborating with global organizations, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

We're seeking an Accountant II who will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our commissions, revenue, and broader accounting processes. In a dynamic, high-growth environment with multiple commission plans, evolving billing operations, and complex revenue streams, this role helps bridge Sales Operations, Finance, and Accounting to deliver precision and confidence in financial reporting.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who thrives in fast-paced settings and takes pride in translating operational activity into accurate financial outcomes. You'll oversee key accounting processes related to commissions, revenue recognition, payroll, and billing — helping ensure our books are complete, compliant, and ready for scale.The impact you will have:

• Accurate commissions accounting: Own the accounting for commissions, including preparation of monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals to ensure compliance with ASC and internal controls.
• Reliable revenue recognition: Partner with Revenue Operations to validate opportunity and billing data, ensuring revenue is recognized accurately and consistently across systems and reporting periods.
• Month-end close ownership: Support the full accounting close cycle — posting entries, reconciling commission and revenue accounts, preparing schedules, and assisting in variance analysis.
• Payroll and billing support: Assist in payroll processing and billing operations by ensuring accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and aligning data across systems — contributing to smoother operations and stronger financial controls.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to ensure commissions are calculated, recorded, and paid accurately while maintaining alignment with revenue forecasts and budgets.
• Process improvement & automation: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through automation, improved documentation, and system enhancements.
• Audit & compliance readiness: Maintain detailed documentation and reconciliations to support external audits, internal reviews, and compliance with accounting standards.

What we're looking for:

• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a SaaS, fintech, or high-growth company.
• Strong accounting foundation — solid understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and commission capitalization (ASC
• Experience with commissions and revenue operations, including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Technical proficiency with accounting systems (NetSuite or equivalent ERP), CRM and commissions tools (Salesforce, Spiff preferred), and billing/AR platforms.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Analytical and proactive mindset, capable of identifying anomalies, investigating root causes, and driving resolution.
• Collaborative communicator who partners effectively across Accounting, Finance, and Sales Ops to align operational activity with financial accuracy.

Why this role matters
This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Accounting, and Revenue Operations, ensuring our commissions, payroll, and billing processes are both operationally efficient and financially accurate. You'll be instrumental in strengthening month-end close cadence, improving revenue integrity, and building scalable accounting processes that support the company's growth.

Life at TRM Labs

Leadership Principles

Our Leadership Principles shape everything we do—how we make decisions, collaborate, and operate day to day.

• Impact-Oriented Trailblazer – We put customers first, driving for speed, focus, and adaptability.
• Master Craftsperson – We prioritize speed, high standards, and distributed ownership.
• Inspiring Colleague – We value humility, candor, and a one-team mindset.

Accelerate your Career 

At TRM, you'll do work that matters—disrupting terrorist networks, recovering stolen funds, and protecting people around the world. You will:

• Work alongside top experts and learn every day.
• Embrace a growth mindset with development opportunities tailored to your role.
• Take on high-impact challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Thrive in a culture of coaching, where feedback is fast, direct, and built to help you level up. 

What to Expect at TRM

TRM moves fast—really fast. We know a lot of startups say that, but we mean it. We operate with urgency, ownership, and high standards. As a result, you'll be joining a team that's highly engaged, mission-driven, and constantly evolving.

To support this intensity, we're also intentional about rest and recharge. We offer generous benefits, including PTO, Holidays, and Parental Leave for full time employees.

That said, TRM may not be the right fit for everyone. If you're optimizing for work life balance, we encourage you to:

• Ask your interviewers how they personally approach balance within their teams, and
• Reflect on whether this is the right season in your life to join a high-velocity environment.
• Be honest with yourself about what energizes you—and what drains you

We're upfront about this because we want every new team member to thrive—not just survive.

The Stakes Are Real

Our work has direct, real-world impact:

• Jumping online after hours to support urgent government requests tracing ransomware payments.
• Delivering actionable insights during terrorist financing investigations.
• Collaborating across time zones in real time during a major global hack.
• Building new processes in days, not weeks, to stop criminals before they cash out.
• Analyzing blockchain data to recover stolen savings and dismantle trafficking networks.

Thrive as a Global Team 

As a remote-first company, TRM Labs is built for global collaboration.

• We cultivate a strong remote culture through clear communication, thorough documentation, and meaningful relationships.
• We invest in offsites, regional meetups, virtual coffee chats, and onboarding buddies to foster collaboration.
• By prioritizing trust and belonging, we harness the strengths of a global team while staying aligned with our mission and values.

Join our mission

We're looking for team members who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and love building from the ground up. TRM is remote-first, with an exceptionally talented global team. If you enjoy solving tough problems and seeing your work make a difference for billions of people, we want you here. Don't worry if your experience doesn't perfectly match a job description— we value passion, problem-solving, and unique career paths. If you're excited about TRM's mission, we want to hear from you.

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