Staff Accountant

Who We Are

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly.  We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. The company is a $5 billion publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CORZ).

We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations.  We own and operate nine data centers in seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers.

What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts.

Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. Ready to be part of something exceptional? Apply today and make an impact at Core Scientific.

Title
Staff Accountant

Reports To
Director, Accounting

The Job

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will support the monthly close process, account reconciliations, and financial reporting while helping ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. You will gain exposure to core accounting functions, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to process improvements as the organization scales.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger analyses.
• Support the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances and trends.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with external audits and provide supporting documentation.
• Be a versatile team player that can perform various tasks ranging from routine close procedures to ad-hoc projects, including providing support across various departments as well as for external requests (e.g. external audit).
• Learn our system infrastructure and help identify ways to automate routine tasks using AI and modern accounting tools.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with accounting systems (experience with NetSuite, Workiva, and Blackline a plus) and strong Excel skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work with geographically distributed teams

Preferred

• Experience in public accounting (Big 4 or top-tier firm)
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated leadership
• Internship experience in a fast-paced or multi-entity environment
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred

Location

Austin, TX or Miami, FL

Travel

Occasional travel may be required as needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely utilizes standard equipment, including laptop computers and smartphones.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 25 pounds.  

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.

Supervisory Experience (Yes or No)

No