About the Client
We’re helping an innovative accounting technology business find an AI Automation Specialist to help build the next generation of AI-powered bookkeeping and accounting systems. The business is investing heavily in AI to transform how accounting firms operate- leveraging intelligent agents, workflow automation, and modern AI technologies to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and enable accountants to focus on higher-value advisory services. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the architecture of an AI-first accounting platform from the ground up.
The Role
We’re looking for a highly capable AI Automation Specialist who can design, build, and continuously improve AI-powered bookkeeping and accounting workflows. This is not a traditional automation role. We’re looking for someone who understands both technology and business processes- someone who can identify automation opportunities, architect intelligent solutions, and rapidly turn ideas into production-ready systems. You’ll work closely with leadership to develop scalable AI agents, integrate business systems, and build automation frameworks that can evolve into a commercial AI platform.
Role Details
Commitment: Full-Time
Working Hours: Australian working hours
Location: Fully Remote
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Start Date: ASAP
Monthly Rate: US$1400-1600 (can be higher, depending on level of experience)
What You’ll Do
- Design, build, deploy, and maintain AI-powered bookkeeping and accounting agents using Claude and related technologies
- Develop intelligent workflows that automate repetitive accounting and operational processes
- Build modular, multi-agent systems that work together as a scalable platform
- Continuously identify opportunities to expand automation and improve business efficiency
- Rapidly translate business ideas into practical, production-ready AI solutions
Accounting Workflow Automation
- Build AI systems to automate: transaction coding and categorization
- Build AI systems to automate: bookkeeping workflows
- Build AI systems to automate: receipt and document processing
- Build AI systems to automate: data extraction and validation
- Build AI systems to automate: client information gathering
- Build AI systems to automate: request-for-information (RFI) workflows
- Build AI systems to automate: reporting processes
- Build AI systems to automate: time recording and billing support
- Build AI systems to automate: workflow escalation and exception management
- Design human-in-the-loop workflows where AI performs initial processing and accounting professionals review exceptions
- Develop confidence scoring, audit trails, and continuous learning mechanisms to improve AI accuracy over time
Systems Integration & Platform Development
- Integrate AI solutions with accounting platforms including: Xero, Xero Practice Manager, MYOB, QuickBooks, Zoho, Odoo
- Build integrations with CRM systems, document management platforms, communication tools, APIs, and internal business systems
- Design secure, scalable, and reliable automation infrastructure with appropriate governance and access controls
- Support the ongoing evolution of an AI-first accounting platform intended for long-term commercial use
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work directly with leadership to prioritize, prototype, and deliver new AI capabilities
- Participate in planning sessions and iterative product development
- Recommend new automation opportunities and process improvements proactively
- Contribute to the long-term product vision, architecture, and AI strategy
What We’re Looking For
Must-Haves
- Proven experience building AI-powered workflows, agents, or automation systems (at least 2-3 years)
- Strong experience with Claude and Claude Code
- Experience designing and deploying agent-based or multi-agent systems
- Strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI application development
- Experience building practical AI solutions for real business environments
- Hands-on experience with Python, APIs, workflow automation platforms, and system integrations
- Strong understanding of workflow architecture, process optimization, and systems design
- Ability to independently design, build, deploy, and continuously improve automation solutions
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience within accounting, bookkeeping, financial services, or fintech
- Experience automating accounting or finance workflows
- Experience with Xero, Xero Practice Manager, QuickBooks, MYOB, Zoho, or Odoo
- Experience building SaaS products or internal business platforms
- Experience developing AI products intended for commercialization
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, databases, webhooks, and event-driven architectures
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Thinks beyond individual automations and designs complete business systems
- Naturally identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency
- Enjoys solving complex business problems through AI and automation
- Can move quickly from concept to working solution
- Balances technical excellence with commercial thinking
- Operates independently with a high level of ownership and accountability
- Is comfortable working directly with leadership in a fast-moving environment
- Communicates technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Takes a practical, outcomes-focused approach to AI rather than building technology for its own sake
If you enjoy building intelligent systems that create measurable business impact, you’ll thrive in this role.
Recruitment Process
- Initial Interview
- Client Interview
- Technical Assessment (if deemed necessary)
- Offer & Onboarding
Originally posted on Himalayas