Account Executive
About Basis
Basis equips accountants with a team of AI agents to take on real workflows.
We have hit product-market fit, have more demand than we can meet, and just raised $34m to scale at a speed that meets this moment.
Built in New York City. Read more about Basis here.
What you’ll be doing:
In this role, you will own the full sales cycle—from prospecting and generating initial interest to closing deals—while coordinating closely with customer success, solutions/technical teams, and external partners such as integrators. You’ll manage complex, multi-stakeholder opportunities; develop detailed business plans to hit goals and quotas; and build executive-level relationships across industries to close strategic partnerships.
As we scale, you’ll shape our sales process by codifying playbooks and best practices, and help build the GTM team by interviewing and mentoring future sellers.
📍 Location: NYC, Flatiron office. In-person team.
What you’ll bring:
3+ years of quota-carrying sales experience selling complex B2B software in mid-market or enterprise segments
Proven track record of success (President's Club or equivalent preferred)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Enterprise relationship building: Experience developing relationships with C-suite executives and senior decision makers
Ability to work in office in Manhattan 5 days per week
What we’d love to see:
Finance Experience: Accounting, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital
Sold accounting/finance software into the office of the CFO
Startup experience: Background at high-growth companies during scale phases
What Success looks like in this role
Startup mindset: Excited about ambiguity and rapid growth
All-in: This is not a 9-5, we have a massive opportunity ahead of us and are looking to further accelerate our velocity. We are optimizing for the best folks and happy to compensate generously.
Why Join Basis?
We offer a competitive and thoughtful benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being:
Health & Wellness: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life Insurance; and 6 coaching & 6 therapy sessions through Spring Health.
Flexibility: Unlimited PTO + 12 paid company holidays.
In-Office Perks: Daily meal stipends, a fully stocked kitchen, and $300 toward your custom desk setup.
Financial Benefits: Pre-tax commuter benefits and 401(k) retirement plan
Team Culture: Monthly office activities and frequent optional team happy hours.