Senior Accountant

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one of the fastest-growing B2B fintech innovators, we’re transforming how money moves between businesses by replacing outdated, fee-based systems with a blockchain-enabled, cashless network that rewards efficiency and transparency.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.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the General Ledger (GL), performing month-end close activities, and preparing financial reports. This role involves working with moderate to high-level complexity, requiring accuracy, strong analytical skills, and proactive communication. Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish) is used to communicate effectively with vendors, clients, and staff. 

• →Financial Reporting & Closing: Perform full-cycle accounting, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• →Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare and review complex journal entries and perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• →Bilingual Communication: Act as the liaison with Spanish-speaking internal teams to clarify accounting issues and financial data.
• →Accounts Payable/Receivable: Oversee high-volume AP/AR, ensure accurate vendor payments, and manage invoicing.
• →Compliance & Tax: Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and assist with tax filing (1099s, CA tax regulations).
• →Analysis & Reporting: Perform variance analysis, prepare financial statements, and provide data-driven insights to senior leadership.
• →Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors and maintain internal control procedures.
• →Supervision: Mentor or review the work of junior accounting staff 

• Languages: Full fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) required.
• 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.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel skills required (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of GAAP; CPA or equivalent certification is a plus
• Experience using AI and API’s to improve processes a plus. 

• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in complex financial data.
• Independent Judgment: Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well in a small team environment. 
• Quick learner and big picture thinker
• Customer first attitude when dealing with business partners
• Focuses on process improvement