Senior Accountant
Paystand · Santa Cruz, California, United States · Posted Jul 7, 2026
Apply on company site Track it in JobSkout
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.
Join Us: Be part of something bigger. Join Paystand and help us lead the financial revolution.
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one of the fastest-growing B2B fintech innovators, we're transforming how money moves between businesses by replacing outdated, fee-based systems with a blockchain-enabled, cashless network that rewards efficiency and transparency.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 exp…