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# Solutions Consultant, Payroll at Xero

- **Company:** [Xero](https://feeny.ai/companies/xero)
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/xero/856eec4f-d4dc-4219-9a1f-371d773ee571

## Job description

## The role / impact

At Xero, our purpose is to make running a business beautiful by empowering small businesses and their advisors with cloud technology. As a Solutions Consultant for Payroll, you will combine consultative guidance with relationship building to champion the adoption of Xero and Xero Payroll across accounting and bookkeeping practices. You will partner with accountants and bookkeepers, listening carefully to uncover workflow bottlenecks and demonstrating how our integrated payroll platform can simplify practice operations. Your impact will be felt directly across the small business community as you guide partners through both pre- and post-sales journeys. By delivering practical demonstrations and facilitating smooth migrations onto our platform, you will help firms unlock new efficiencies, expand their service offerings, and build confidence in modern cloud solutions. The team / how they connect You will join a dedicated group of partner consultants and sales specialists who support accounting practices across the region. Together, the team oversees the enablement, adoption, and ongoing success of Xero's platform, with a focused commitment to payroll and practice workflow solutions. We work closely in an open, collaborative environment, teaming up on partner discovery, sharing technical insights, and aligning our efforts to deliver meaningful outcomes for our community. The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on

- Leveraging a modern tech stack that centres on Xero Payroll, the wider Xero platform, and integrated ecosystem tools including Melio and Syft, alongside Salesforce CRM[cite: 1, 5].
- Guiding accounting practices through detailed payroll data conversions and project planning to ensure smooth transitions from legacy systems.
- Partnering with sales colleagues to deliver tailored product demonstrations and discovery sessions that showcase the value of cloud payroll to prospective practices.
- Developing a comprehensive library of partner enablement resources, practical guides, and FAQ videos to support scalable adoption in future rollouts.

Where and how you can work Xero offers a flexible hybrid work model that balances the convenience of working from home with regular in-person collaboration on designated boost days in the office. This role also embraces travel, with approximately 25% of your time spent out in the field connecting with accounting partners at roadshows, conferences, and on-site workshops, alongside around 10% domestic travel for internal community events and team development. Here are some of the things we are looking for

- You bring practical knowledge of payroll operations, cloud accounting software, and the everyday workflows of an accounting practice.
- You have experience in B2B SaaS customer success, account management, or consultative sales, with a track record of supporting client retention and growth.
- Your presentation and communication skills allow you to convey complex technical information clearly and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
- You are skilled at active listening, project planning, and guiding partners through change with empathy and patience.
- You hold an accounting background or CPA certification (or equivalent practical experience), coupled with an enthusiasm for continuous learning and technological change.

## Compensation & Total Rewards

At Xero, we value the impact and skills you bring to the team. We don’t just hire for a role; we invest in people. We believe in a Total Package philosophy - which means your value isn't just a single number on a paycheck. While base salary is a core component, we look at your compensation through a holistic lens that includes equity, performance incentives, and world-class benefits. The expected base salary range for this role in:

- $81,000 to $101,000 + commission USD

Individual pay is determined by various factors, including geography, level of experience, and the specific skills you bring to the role. In addition to base pay, Xero’s roles are eligible for the following forms of variable compensation:

- Variable Pay: Permanent employees are eligible to participate in our annual bonus and equity (RSU) programs. You may also be eligible for performance-based cash or equity (RSUs) incentives depending on your role level, and company performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and 21 days PTO, 10 days of Wellbeing leave, 5 days of Xtra Leave, 1 volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave. Further information included on our [Xero Perks](https://careers.xero.com/inside-xero/benefits-wellbeing/) page.

Xero uses AI to help screen applications based on job-related qualifications. These tools assist our recruiters but do not make automated hiring decisions. A human recruiter reviews all candidates before any hiring action is taken. Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.

## About Xero

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Xero provides cloud-based accounting and financial management software for small businesses, serving over 4.9 million customers worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Public (ASX: XRO, S&P/ASX 200 component)
- **Headquarters**: Wellington, New Zealand
- **Founded**: July 6, 2006
- **Founders**: Rod Drury, Hamish Edwards

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cloud accounting software (SaaS)
- **Target customers**: Small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers (B2B)
- **Mission**: To make life better for small businesses globally by automating routine tasks and delivering actionable insights.

## Products & Services
- **Xero Accounting Software**: Cloud-based platform for invoicing, bank reconciliation, expense tracking, payroll, and financial reporting. Sold by subscription (Starter, Standard, Premium tiers).
- **JAX – AI Finance Partner**: An AI-powered assistant integrated into Xero that automates routine tasks and provides insights to help businesses grow.
- **Xero Ecosystem**: Over 1,000 third-party app integrations via the Xero App Store, covering payments, inventory, CRM, and more.
- **Xero for Nonprofits**: Discounted subscriptions (25% off) for eligible nonprofit and community organisations.
- **Xero for Purpose**: Social impact initiatives including financial literacy programmes (Unlock Your Numbers), sustainability tools (Sumday carbon app), and the Xero Beautiful Business Fund (NZ$750,000+ in funding annually).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources (publicly traded with market cap available on ASX; latest data not included in search results).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue NZ$2.103 billion (FY2025); Net income NZ$227.8 million (FY2025).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Board Chair David Thodey; CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy. In June 2025, Xero announced an agreement to acquire Melio, a New York-based payments provider, for $2.5 billion.
- **Growth Signals**: Achieved Rule of 40 outcomes of 41.0% (May 2024) and 43.9% (Nov 2024). Customer base grew to 4.9 million. Headcount of 4,610 employees (2025). Expanding globally with offices in New Zealand, Australia, UK, US, Canada, South Africa, and Singapore.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Market leader** in cloud accounting across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.
- **AI-first approach** with JAX, embedded directly into the core product to reduce manual work.
- **Extensive integration ecosystem** (1,000+ apps) creating high switching costs for customers.
- **Strong brand trust** built over 19 years with a focus on small business success.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI and automation**: Deepening AI capabilities (JAX) to deliver predictive insights and automate finance workflows.
- **Payments expansion**: Acquisition of Melio to strengthen payments capabilities for small businesses.
- **Sustainability**: Reducing carbon emissions (72% reduction in scope 1 & 2), offering free carbon accounting tools, and supporting small business sustainability.
- **Social impact**: Scaling programmes like the Beautiful Business Fund and financial literacy initiatives.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven, human-centric organisation with a focus on making a tangible impact on small businesses globally.
- **Flexibility**: Emphasises a flexible environment and time for what matters most (remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated but implied).
- **Perks & benefits**:
  - One paid day off per year for volunteering (Community Connect programme).
  - Free access to Sumday carbon accounting app for employees.
  - Financial literacy resources and mentorship programmes.
- **Engineering & innovation**: Dedicated Engineering and Data & AI teams (open roles visible on careers page). Global collaboration across 7+ countries.
- **Diversity & inclusion**: Indigenous inclusion initiatives (te ao Māori in NZ, Reconciliation Action Plan in Australia), support for Indigenous communities.
- **Sustainability focus**: Employees can contribute to environmental goals through company-wide initiatives.

## Sources
1. [Wikipedia – Xero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xero)
2. [Xero About Page](https://www.xero.com/au/about/)
3. [Xero Careers – Inside Xero](https://careers.xero.com/inside-xero/)
4. [Xero Careers – Teams](https://careers.xero.com/)
5. [Xero Homepage](https://www.xero.com/)

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