Melio

Senior Accountant

Melio$120K — $145K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience for small businesses
  • Expertise in core bookkeeping tasks such as reconciliation, AP/AR, and financial reporting
  • Proficient in modern accounting software, particularly Xero
  • Knowledge of U.S. bookkeeping regulations and practices
  • Experience and enthusiasm for using AI tools in accounting workflows

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily bookkeeping for various U.S.-based small business clients
  • Act as a reliable point of contact for clients and accountants, ensuring clear communication
  • Incorporate AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and accuracy in bookkeeping
  • Evaluate and improve AI tools, identifying efficiency improvements
  • Create and document processes to help other bookkeepers adopt best practices
  • Collaborate with U.S. leadership to innovate AI-powered bookkeeping solutions
  • Demonstrate a passion for meticulous bookkeeping and client service

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 100% employer-paid coverage
  • 401(k) matching to support employees' financial futures
  • Holistic wellness programs addressing physical, emotional, and social health
  • Generous time-off policies for vacation, sick days, and family leave
  • Access to fully stocked kitchens and regular catered meals in the office
  • Collaborative and dog-friendly office culture in NYC
  • Opportunities for professional growth through workshops and mentorship
Full Job Description
Senior Accountant

Location: Hybrid in NYC (3 day in-office requirement)

Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in accounting and bookkeeping for small businesses
  • Solid command of core bookkeeping workflows: reconciliation, AP/AR, month-end close, and financial reporting
  • Familiarity with modern accounting software such as Xero, and a willingness to adopt new tools quickly
  • Understanding of US bookkeeping practices and requirements
  • Experience using AI tools in a professional workflow is a plus - genuine enthusiasm for them is a must

Bonus points:
  • Client-facing experience a strong plus
  • CPA a plus

A day in the life and how you'll make an impact:
  • Support day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of US-based Xero accounting partners and small business clients, delivering accurate, reliable, and timely work
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for accountants and clients - responsive, clear, and service-oriented in every interaction
  • Use AI-powered tools throughout your workflow to speed up and improve the quality of your work
  • Test, evaluate, and help refine AI tools - flagging what works, what doesn't, and where the biggest efficiency gains are
  • Document your learnings, workflows, and best practices so other bookkeepers can adopt them and scale what you've built
  • Partner closely with US leadership to shape how AI-powered bookkeeping serves small businesses
  • You are A bookkeeper who genuinely loves bookkeeping - you take pride in clean books and dependable work
  • Service-oriented to the core: you care about clients and it shows in how you communicate and deliver
  • Energized by efficiency: you're always looking for a better, faster, smarter way to work
  • Curious and excited about AI - eager to push the boundaries of what it can do for client service
  • A strong documenter and communicator, comfortable turning what you learn into repeatable processes others can follow
  • Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-moving environment where the playbook is still being written

About the team:

We're looking for an accountant bookkeeper who loves their craft and wants to help define what modern, AI-powered bookkeeping looks like for small businesses. You'll join our team, work closely with US leadership, and help guide US-based accounting firms and clients.

This is a hands-on role at the intersection of client service and innovation. You'll use AI tools every day to deliver faster, higher-quality service - and you'll help refine those tools, documenting what you learn so other bookkeepers across the US can build on your playbook and work more efficiently over time.

You won't just keep books - you'll help invent how books get kept. Your work will directly shape the tools, workflows, and standards that bookkeepers across the US will use to serve small businesses better. If you're excited about pushing the boundaries of what AI can do for client service, we'd love to talk.

About Melio USA:
  • Competitive compensation packages: We strive to make each and every employee feel valued and appreciated.
    • The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000-$145,000
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision: We offer generous and highly competitive plans with up to 100% employer-paid coverage, FSA and HSA.
  • 401K matching: Feel the investment of working at a high-growth company.
  • Wellness: We take a holistic approach to wellness at Melio with a focus on providing financial, physical, emotional, social, and community support for our employees.
  • Time Off: Time to rest and recharge is a priority for us. We offer competitive vacation time, sick days, holidays, parental leave and wedding days to allow you to take the time you need, when you need it.
  • Food perks: Enjoy our fully stocked kitchens, along with a weekly Seamless stipend and plenty of catered meals each week.
  • Office culture: Thrive in our collaborative offices in New York City in a hybrid working environment. We are dog friendly as well!
  • Growth and development: Lean on the diverse team to foster professional and personal growth through workshops, mentorship programs, and team building activities.

About Melio

Melio is a financial technology company that provides a digital payment solution for small businesses. The company was founded in 2018 by Matan Bar, Ilan Atias, and Ziv Paz and is headquartered in New York City. Melio's platform allows small businesses to pay their bills and invoices online using a variety of payment methods, including credit cards and bank transfers. The platform also provides a range of other financial services, such as cash flow management and accounts payable automation. Melio's mission is to help small businesses save time and money by simplifying their payment processes and providing them with access to affordable financial services.
Learn more about Melio
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$20 million
Founded
2018
Revenue
$1 million
NASDAQ

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