Staff Accountant

Finexio•Chicago, IL

2d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

About Finexio Finexio is the leader in AP Payments as a Service, the leading embedded payments approach for business-to-business payments. We simplify the way businesses process and receive B2B payments by integrating electronic payments and cash flow improvement solutions directly into customers' accounts payable and procurement software. We are growing rapidly, processing billions of dollars annually, and are a leading disruptor in the B2B Payments and Fintech industry. The company has raised over $75M in investment and is backed by investors including JP Morgan, Capital One, NBH Bank, Mendon Venture Partners, and Valley Bank.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
Minimum of 3 years of general ledger accounting experience with high attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, Claude AI plugin) and experience with GL systems like Xero
Self-starter mentality with an inclination for independent problem-solving and process improvement

Nice To Haves

Fintech industry/payments experience is a plus to have

Responsibilities

Accounting Task Ownership: Take full ownership of all accounting tasks, ensuring all journal entries and transactions are supported by detailed documentation and backup.
Month-End Close Execution: Perform monthly General Ledger closes, including preparation of closing entries and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
Accounts Payable & Expense Management: Manage AP intake and coding of vendor invoices in Bill.com. Review expenses in Xero and handle monthly accruals for payroll and other liabilities.
Customer & Partner Invoicing: Prepare client invoices and monthly statements. Support collection follow-up and maintain accurate AR aging logs.
Bank & Treasury Support: Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor balances across all accounts. Assist with inter-bank transfers.
Audit & Compliance Ownership: Serve as the primary owner for all annual audit Prepared-By-Client (PBC) fulfillment, ensuring timely and complete documentation. Assist with the preparation of income tax returns, quarterly state franchise tax estimates, and annual 1099 filings.
Data Integrity & Accuracy: Maintain a high standard of data integrity with zero tolerance for errors. Proactively validate and cross-check all data sources to ensure alignment before transaction entry and reporting.