Polymarket
2026 Internship Program
New York, NY, USA3 days ago
Polymarket is the world’s largest prediction market platform. We enable individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized “house,” Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future.
We're growing fast – both in terms of volume ($21B traded in 2025) and adoption as an alternative news source. Our ambition is to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.
About the role
Polymarket is looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to join the finance team. Reporting to the controller you will be responsible for delivering timely reporting of financial information and building systems, controls and processes to scale our growth. We operate at the intersection of innovation, scale, and disciplined financial execution. We're seeking a top level accountant who will play a major role in building our future.
Lead monthly/quarterly/annual close processes with speed and precision under US GAAP.
Oversee GL operations, reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet reviews.
Research and apply technical accounting for complex areas (ASC 606, ASC 805, ASC 350-60).
Opportunity to shape platform accounting for crypto platform.
Support financial reporting, external audits, and internal controls.
Support consolidated financials process and intercompany accounting for domestic and international entities.
Scope and deliver on new accounting related system implementations.
Collaborate on growth initiatives: new products, international expansion, M&A, monetization changes.
Be the ultimate business partner and work directly with the best cross functional teams in the industry.
Active CPA license (required).
8–10+ years progressive accounting experience in technology, internet, consumer internet companies. High transaction volume data experience is a plus.
Direct experience in both technology startups/high-growth private environments and public companies.
Strong technical GAAP expertise and the ability to research and explain accounting topics to both executives and non-accountants.
3+ years of Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance.
Proficient and interested in modern finance systems (Crypto, Ramp, Brex, ERP, automation)
Excellence in Microsoft Excel and other tools
SQL Skills are a plus (we will teach).
Detail-oriented yet strategic; thrives in ambiguity and rapid change.
Hands-on leader who mentors effectively and communicates complex topics clearly.
Tech-savvy and process-improvement focused.
Ready to build from the ground up.
Competitive base + meaningful equity.
Comprehensive benefits and flexible work.
Opportunity to shape finance at a category defining tech company.
This position is U.S. remote eligible, but candidates must be based in San Francisco or New York City. The role may occasionally require in-person work at Polymarket’s NYC office or attendance at company offsites, as coordinated with your manager. This position cannot be performed outside of the United States.
If you're among the best CPA accounting talents in tech—with real startup hustle and public company polish—apply now. We move fast.