Accounting Operations Lead (Controller Track)
About The Position
Pure is an online marketplace for precious metals and rare coins. We facilitate high-volume trading of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion between coin shops and institutional buyers. Our platform processes over $500M in annual transaction volume that must be accurately reflected in our accounting systems. Our accounting environment combines: A proprietary internal marketplace platform Custom API integrations into QuickBooks Online High-volume payouts and wire activity Rapid inventory turnover tied to precious metals pricing We are a 10-person startup building the financial infrastructure for a modern metals marketplace. This role will work directly with the Controller to operate and scale the accounting function, with a clear path to becoming Controller as the company grows. We are looking for a highly detail-oriented Accounting Operations Lead who thrives in high-volume transactional environments and enjoys solving complex reconciliation and operational challenges. This role sits at the center of our financial operations. You will manage the daily accounting workflows that support our marketplace while working closely with the Controller to ensure all transactions are accurately captured in our accounting systems. This is a hands-on role, not a purely managerial position. The ideal candidate enjoys digging into data, reconciling complex transaction flows, and improving operational accounting processes.
Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Strong experience with QuickBooks Online, Google Sheets, Slack, Ramp
- Strong knowledge of GAAP accrual accounting methods, as well as AP/AR
- Extremely detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills
- Comfortable operating in high-volume transaction environments
- Ability to work with large datasets and investigate discrepancies
- Strong organizational and operational execution skills
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CPA-track
- Public accounting experience
- Experience in fintech, marketplaces, trading environments, or high-transaction businesses
- Systems-oriented mindset with curiosity about automation, APIs, or data workflows
- Startup experience
Responsibilities
- Manage daily financial operations related to marketplace activity
- Track incoming buyer payments and ensure proper transaction recording
- Assist in managing daily seller payouts (150–250 per day)
- Help oversee purchase order workflows and payment readiness
- Maintain accurate operational trade records
- Own and maintain the company’s trade activity logging process (Slack → Google Sheets workflow)
- Ensure all marketplace trades are properly captured and reflected in operational records
- Work closely with the Controller to ensure transactions flow accurately into QuickBooks Online
- Assist with transaction classification and reconciliation support
- Investigate and match incoming wire transfers to underlying marketplace transactions
- Assist with reconciling high-volume transactional flows between internal systems and accounting records
- Identify discrepancies and help resolve operational accounting issues
- Work with the Controller to support improvements to our accounting automation and systems
- Help monitor and validate data flowing from our internal platform (Nimbus) into QuickBooks
- Support the development of more efficient operational accounting workflows
- Support month-end and quarterly reporting processes
- Assist with financial statement preparation for investors
- Help ensure accounting data remains accurate and complete
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Cell phone stipend
- Wellness benefits
- Daily lunch benefit
- 2 weeks PTO
- 5 sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
