POSITION SUMMARYThe Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the General Ledger (GL), performing month-end close activities, and preparing financial reports. This role requires a high degree of accuracy, strong analytical skills, and proactive communication across English- and Spanish-speaking teams.
Beyond core accounting expertise, this role is ideal for someone who is genuinely excited about using AI and automation to improve financial workflows - whether that means building smarter reconciliation processes, automating routine reporting, or finding new ways to surface insights faster.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Reporting & Close- Perform full-cycle accounting including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
- Prepare financial statements and provide data-driven insights to senior leadership.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and automate close processes using AI tools.
Journal Entries & Reconciliations- Prepare and review complex journal entries and perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Leverage automation and AI-assisted workflows to improve accuracy and speed of reconciliation cycles.
Accounts Payable / Receivable- Oversee high-volume AP/AR, ensure accurate vendor payments, and manage invoicing.
Compliance & Tax- Ensure compliance with GAAP and assist with tax filings (1099s, CA tax regulations).
- Maintain internal control procedures and coordinate with external auditors.
Analysis & Reporting- Perform variance analysis and deliver actionable financial insights.
- Use AI and data tools to build smarter, faster reporting pipelines.
Bilingual Collaboration- Act as a liaison with Spanish-speaking internal teams and Mexico-based counterparts to clarify accounting issues and financial data.
Supervision & Mentorship- Mentor or review the work of junior accounting staff.
- Champion AI adoption within the team - share tools, workflows, and best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a senior or lead role.
- Languages: Professional working proficiency in Spanish (required for Mexico-based team communication).
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of GAAP; CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.
- Software: Advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables); experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Sage).
- AI & Automation: Demonstrated experience using AI tools, APIs, or automation platforms to improve accounting or finance workflows. This could include building automated reports, using AI for data analysis, integrating tools via API, or designing no-code/low-code solutions.
AI-FIRST MINDSET - WHAT WE LOOK FORAt Paystand, AI fluency is a real part of how we work - and it comes up in our interview process, including at the executive level. We're not looking for engineers, but we do want people who:
- Have actively used AI tools (beyond basic chat) to solve real work problems.
- Have built or contributed to automation workflows, prompt-based pipelines, or API integrations.
- Are curious, experimental, and eager to keep learning as AI capabilities evolve.
- Can speak concretely about how they've used AI to save time, reduce errors, or unlock new insight.
If you've automated a reconciliation, built a GPT workflow for month-end prep, connected a tool via API, or even just systematically explored what AI can do for finance - we want to hear about it.
KEY COMPETENCIES- Attention to Detail: High accuracy in complex financial data.
- Independent Judgment: Comfortable working with limited supervision.
- Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative in a small, fast-moving team environment.
- Process Improvement: Constantly looks for smarter, faster, and more automated ways to work.
- Big Picture Thinking: Connects day-to-day accounting work to broader business and strategic goals.
- Customer-First Attitude: Treats business partners with care, responsiveness, and professionalism.
- AI Curiosity: Proactively explores and applies new tools to improve financial operations.
Perks- Compensation ranging from $80,000 - $110,000 OTE, depending on experience and geographical location.
- Enjoy generous PTO and sick leave, because we believe in balance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- We've got your health covered with comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans.
- Fuel your days with free snacks and paid lunches in the office.
- Unlock stock options and own a piece of our success!
- Work with the best tools and equipment, setting you up to thrive.
- And the best part? Endless growth opportunities await you as we rapidly expand!
If you're passionate about driving change in the FinTech landscape and being part of a company that is shaping the future of digital payments, we invite you to explore opportunities with Paystand.
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience manifests in diverse ways, skills are transferable, and passion is a powerful driver. Your journey and skills are unique, and we value the richness that diverse perspectives bring to our team.
More than a resume, we prioritize a genuine commitment, impactful contributions, and the ability to thrive in our dynamic, collaborative environment. We are enthusiastic about providing you with opportunities to learn and grow within this role. If your experience aligns closely with what we're seeking, we encourage you to apply.
We celebrate the belief that diversity in backgrounds and thoughts fuels better problem-solving and fosters more creative thinking. Our commitment to adding new perspectives to the team reflects our dedication to innovation and inclusivity.
Your journey is important to us, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team at Paystand. Feel free to reach out; we can't wait to hear from you.
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For roles based in Mexico, only resumes submitted in English will be considered.#LI-Onsite
