About Meridian

At Meridian, we are on a mission to make low-cost, instant financial services and payments globally consistent for everyone.

We're working together to create the first global money network, linking together a worldwide collection of wallets and accounts as the foundation for a new payments network.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Finance and Accounting Associate to support the core financial operations of Meridian. This role is vital to ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial systems across our domestic and international entities. You’ll be hands-on with day-to-day accounting tasks, while also contributing to broader finance and operations initiatives including reporting, performance tracking, and process improvement. This role will report directly to the Head of Finance and have exposure to the entire organization.

This is a career-defining opportunity to join a fast-scaling global fintech as we build the infrastructure for the future of payments. The role will have an impact on the strategy of the finance team and gain exposure to a high-growth, global fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Execute and support monthly and quarterly close processes
Assist with treasury management and bank transfers
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
Manage accounts payable workflows and track corporate spend
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records
Assist with financial and KPI reporting for internal and external stakeholders
Help prepare consolidated reports across multiple entities and currencies
Support tax compliance, audit preparation, and regulatory filings
Manage payroll and assist with hiring processes
Partner with cross-functional teams on ad hoc financial projects

Success Metrics

Timely and accurate monthly closes
Clear documentation and reconciliations
Improved visibility into financial reporting
Efficient operations processes
Scalable systems and workflows to support growth
Effective collaboration with external partners and auditors

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field
Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, and AP/AR
Familiarity with financial reporting and analysis
Strong Excel / Google Sheets proficiency
Comfortable navigating bank portals and accounting systems

Nice to Have

Background in fintech, or startup environments
Experience with multi-entity or international operations is a plus
Experience with tax and audit processes
Experience with tools like QuickBooks, Campfire, Ramp, or similar
Experience with financial modeling, and/or systems automation

Work Environment

Remote
Working alignment with US East Coast hours
Full-time

Who You Are

Detail-oriented, you see a penny out of place as a puzzle to be solved
Adaptable, and eager to learn, you are willing to take on new responsibilities and expand your professional skillset
Effective communicator, you are comfortable working in a remote environment and communicating synchronously and asynchronously
Self-starter, you like to take ownership and aren’t satisfied with the status quo