Senior Accountant

Melio•New York City, NY

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for an accountant bookkeeper who loves their craft and wants to help define what modern, AI-powered bookkeeping looks like for small businesses. You'll join our team, work closely with US leadership, and help guide US-based accounting firms and clients. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of client service and innovation. You'll use AI tools every day to deliver faster, higher-quality service — and you'll help refine those tools, documenting what you learn so other bookkeepers across the US can build on your playbook and work more efficiently over time. You won't just keep books — you'll help invent how books get kept. Your work will directly shape the tools, workflows, and standards that bookkeepers across the US will use to serve small businesses better. If you're excited about pushing the boundaries of what AI can do for client service, we'd love to talk.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Client-facing experience a strong plus
CPA a plus

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with up to 100% employer-paid coverage
FSA and HSA
401K matching
Wellness programs (financial, physical, emotional, social, and community support)
Competitive vacation time
Sick days
Holidays
Parental leave
Wedding days
Fully stocked kitchens
Weekly Seamless stipend
Catered meals