Accountant

The posting, as InterPayments wrote it

InterPayments is a San Francisco, CA-based, FinTech SaaS company sitting at the exciting intersection of payments and data intelligence. Our Mission is to empower merchants and the software vendors they use to lower payment processing costs. We create innovative data services that Fortune 1000 companies rely upon to lower fees by putting payments in competition on every swipe.

We empower dedicated team-first individuals who are driven to solve problems to foster innovation, perform at their highest potential, and make a meaningful impact - while creating meaningful relationships along the way.

POSITION SUMMARY

InterPayments Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. In this role, you will manage day-to-day financial transactions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general bookkeeping functions. You will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of InterPayments' financial records while collaborating cross functionally with internal teams and external partners.

We are explicitly hiring for an AI-forward accountant. At InterPayments, AI is not an optional productivity tool bolted onto the month-end close; it is how the Finance & Accounting function is expected to operate. The person in this seat will use AI daily to reconcile, validate, summarize, draft, and report. You will be measured in part on how much manual effort they remove from the function over time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Receivable (AR) - Invoicing & Collections

• Review monthly invoices generated on the 1st of the month in QuickBooks Online (QBO), using AI-assisted checks to flag anomalies, missing line items, and variances against the prior period before invoices go out
• Validate contract terms for newly onboarded merchants across multiple systems and source contracts; use AI to extract and cross-check billing terms (rates, minimums, ramps, renewal dates) against what is configured in QBO, the CRM, and in-house software
• Follow up with merchants on outstanding invoices and manage collections
• Ensure merchants are properly set up in CRM and in-house software
• Partner with in house engineer and/or external parties to automate invoicing as the business scales
• Take lead on customer renewals and executing to completion
• Provide weekly updates on collections
• Ad hoc reporting on revenue and collections

Accounts Payable (AP) - Ramp & Vendor Management

• Review all incoming vendor invoices and accurately categorize them to the appropriate expense accounts; use AI to pre-classify and to flag categorization that breaks from historical treatment
• Ensure invoices are reviewed and approved in a timely manner with respective vendor owners
• Flag and escalate any material invoice amounts for review

General Bookkeeping

• Maintain and update the month-end checklist and schedule, including accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets
• Conduct bank reconciliations monthly
• Manage

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e (QBO) - required

• Excel Experience – required
• Claude (any other AI tool) - required
• Ramp – a plus
• Earth Class Mail – a plus
• Salesforce/HubSpot – a plus

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with QBO strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles
• Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Familiarity with partner revenue share or commission tracking is a plus
• Ability to leverage AI to improve workflows and output

COMPETENCIES & SOFT SKILLS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally across departments
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Remote pay range
$65,000 — $80,000 USD

InterPayments’ core values are the building blocks of how we achieve our mission: Obsess about our Customers’ and Partners’ Needs; Be Relentless, Resilient, and Responsive; Collaborate with Teammates, Customers, and Partners; Act with Integrity and Empathy; Outperform your Potential; and Communicate Honestly and Respectfully.

Remote Work Eligibility

This position is open to candidates who are located in the United States. All remote roles are limited to U.S.- based residents, and the company does not sponsor visas or employ individuals who require work authorization outside of the United States. Only applicants who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.

InterPayments is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.