Senior Accountant

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.

 

Location: Santa Cruz, CA (onsite)
Position Type: Full-Time
Travel: 10–15% (primarily to Mexico, typically max 0-1x per quarter)

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one of the fastest-growing B2B fintech innovators, we’re transforming how money moves between businesses by replacing outdated, fee-based systems with a blockchain-enabled, cashless network that rewards efficiency and transparency.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

Position Summary

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. 

Key Responsibilities

• 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 

Qualifications

• 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.