Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

At Paystand, we're not just another fintech company—we're trailblazers in decentralized finance (DeFi), transforming how businesses manage their finances. With thriving hubs in Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Austin, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Hermosillo, and Guadalajara, we're leading a global revolution in financial systems. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years, we're among the fastest-growing companies reshaping the future of finance.

Our Expanding Ecosystem: Paystand isn't just a company—it's a growing global network. With the strategic acquisitions of Teampay, a leader in spend management, and Yaydoo, a top AR and AP platform in Latin America, we're building an expansive ecosystem designed to revolutionize financial operations and fuel business growth worldwide.

Why Paystand?

What We Do: By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, we digitize receivables, automate financial processes, reduce time-to-cash, lower transaction costs, and unlock new revenue streams for businesses.

Why We Do It: We're driven by a mission to revolutionize digital payments and decentralize finance, creating a more open, inclusive, and transparent financial ecosystem, starting with B2B payments.

How We Do It: As change-makers in the DeFi movement, we don't just follow trends—we set them. If you're passionate about shaping the future of fintech and eager to redefine what financial technology should look like, Paystand is the place where you can make a significant impact.

ABOUT PAYSTAND

Paystand is on a mission to rebuild the financial system — making business payments open, fair, and decentralized. As one of the fastest-growing B2B fintech innovators, we're transforming how money moves between businesses by replacing outdated, fee-based systems with a blockchain-enabled, cashless network that rewards efficiency and transparency.

Following the acquisitions of Teampay and Yaydoo, Paystand is integrating into one global fintech platform — connecting North America and Latin America under a unified vision for decentralized finance and commercial payments. We're scaling fast and preparing for our next major milestone: IPO readiness and beyond.

We are an AI-first company. From day one, every team member is expected to actively embrace AI tools and automation — not just as productivity shortcuts, but as a core part of how we design processes, solve problems, and scale intelligently.

POSITION SUMMARY

The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial 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 FOR

At 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

• Target On-Target Earnings (OTE) ranging from $100,000–$137,500 , depending on experience and geographical location.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Equity through stock options—own a piece of our success!
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Monthly wellness allowance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO and sick leave because we believe in work-life balance.
• Free snacks and paid lunches in the office.
• Best-in-class tools and equipment to help you do your best work.
• Endless opportunities for growth as we continue to scale.

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.

Most of our roles are onsite. Positions that are eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements will be clearly indicated in the job posting.

For roles based in Mexico, only resumes submitted in English will be considered.#LI-Onsite