Financial Accountant: AI-Driven Close & Improvements

Xero; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xero in Wellington seeks a Financial Accountant to deliver quality financial information and improve our accounting processes. You will support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and external disclosures as a key contributor within the Group Accounting team.

You will develop expertise across the full accounting cycle, drive efficiencies, and explore AI-enabled tools to streamline workflows while maintaining strong governance and accuracy for global small business finances.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Eye for process improvement and efficiency.
• Analytical mindset with ability to spot trends and communicate findings.
• Comfort with fast-paced environment and taking initiative.
• Collaborative mindset and relationship-building across finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end close process and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support external disclosures, audits, and financial reporting cycles.
• Drive process improvements and automation across accounting workflows.
• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to reduce manual effort.

Job description

Xero in Wellington seeks a Financial Accountant to deliver quality financial information and improve our accounting processes. You will support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and external disclosures as a key contributor within the Group Accounting team.

You will develop expertise across the full accounting cycle, drive efficiencies, and explore AI-enabled tools to streamline workflows while maintaining strong governance and accuracy for global small business finances.