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. Core Scientific is a publicly trade 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. Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across 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.

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

- Bachelor’s or   Master’s degree in Accounting   or related field.

- 1 –3 years of relevant accounting experience .

- 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 .

Reports To

Director, Accounting

Location

Miami, FL

Travel

Occasional travel may be   required   as needed.

Work Environment

This job   operates   in a professional office environment. This role routinely   utilizes   standard office 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 weekend s may be   required .

Supervisory Experience (Yes or No)

No