Senior Accountant
Melio•New York City
Full-timeSenior
👁️ 5 views•📝 0 applications•Posted 8/7/2026•Expires 9/6/2026
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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 abou
Required Skills
AccountingB2B SalesBookkeepingCPAFinancial ReportingLeadershipLeanReconciliationTeam Building