Accounting Manager

Job description

ABOUT CLAIR If you can send your friends money in seconds, why does it still take your employer two weeks to send your paycheck? At Clair, we are on a mission to create financial freedom for America's workers by giving them a digital banking platform that allows them to get paid as soon as they clock out of work. But we're not just another digital bank or on-demand pay provider. We meet Americans at their place of work by embedding our products within the scheduling, workforce management, and payroll apps they already use every day. Learn more about us at getclair.com/about http://getclair.com/about WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR We’re seeking a detailed-oriented Accounting Manager to join the growing Accounting team. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll take ownership of accounting operations — procure to pay, record to report, and month-end close. You will be a critical and key partner on a lean team to ensure our financial reporting is timely, accurate, and compliant with relevant accounting standards. Our ideal candidate is meticulous, process-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. You should be comfortable juggling multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. This role requires someone with a proven track record of establishing and improving accounting procedures at scale, while consistently meeting deadlines within a high-growth setting. This role is open to remote candidates, preferably in the U.S, Eastern timezone. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Month-End Close Process - Execute core components of the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness - Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules - Review balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness - Analyze financial statement fluctuations and variances to prior periods - Utilize and manage offshore resources for efficiency - Streamlining and improving the speed and accuracy of the overall close process Financial Reporting & Compliance - Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (includes intercompany and consolidations) - Assist in maintaining Month-end close review decks - Support audit requirements by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries - Help maintain compliance with GAAP and other relevant accounting standards - Work with external tax preparers by providing supporting schedules for tax filings and other requests, as well as assistance with other regulatory requirements - Document accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent application - Assist with other ad-hoc projects that may include preparing technical accounting memos Accounts Payable - Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals - Own and ensure adoption of the procurement policy - Ensure procurement tool approvals are provided timely - Ensure vendor payments and reimbursements are coded appropriately Cash Management & Treasury - Assist Finance with cash flow forecasting and monitoring - Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis - Process and record wire transfers and other banking transactions - Support treasury operations, as needed Systems & Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes - Support implementation and optimization of new tools (e.g., ERPs) - Create and maintain documentation for accounting processes and controls - Assist in developing scalable processes to support company growth REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting (required) - Active CPA (preferred) - 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big Four (or large public accounting) audit experience - In-house accounting experience as a lead/owner at a growth-stage company on a lean team - A track record of owning balance-sheet accounting independently and supporting or leading external audits - Experience writing technical accounting memos (e.g., ASC 606, leases, equity) - Advanced Excel skills (e.g., SUMIFS, SUMPRODUCT, INDEX/MATCH, etc.) - Fluent in Google Suite HOW YOU’LL STAND OUT - Intercompany / multi-entity consolidation experience - Consumer fintech, payments, earned wage access, lending, or embedded finance exposure (or early-stage SaaS) - Ready and eager to use all tools available to become a force multiplier on the team - Experience with modern procurement tools (e.g., Ramp, Brex, etc.) - Experience with modern ERPs and reporting tools (e.g., QBO, NetSuite, Campfire, Pigment, Anaplan, etc.) - Data & SQL tool experience a plus (e.g., Tableau, Snowflake) WHAT YOU’LL GET - Hands-on accounting experience in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment - Exposure to diverse accounting functions beyond the typical role boundaries - A collaborative team culture that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement Join our team and help build the financial foundation that supports Clair’s growth and success. Your attention to detail and accounting expertise will be instrumental in ensuring our continued financial stability as we scale. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Location: This role is open to remote candidates, preferably in the U.S, Eastern timezone. Compensation: The annual base salary for this role is $139,000-$147,000. The base pay for this role is determined using many factors, such as education, skills and experience and is reflective of Clair Series stage and size. Base pay is only one part of Clair’s competitive total compensation package which includes equity, benefits and additional perks. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Clair will only contact candidates from @getclair.com email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information during the hiring process. If you happen to receive anything suspicious, please ignore it. NEED MORE CONVINCING? Apart from getting to work with our incredible team, here are some of the benefits you can expect when you join Clair: - Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage, with option to extend to your family - Fully-paid parental leave - Company-sponsored 401k, HSA, and FSA - Unlimited vacation for salaried roles, generous PTO for hourly roles - Work from home setup allowance - Access to your earnings every day on Clair - Company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INFORMATION Clair is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. For questions, please email us at careers@getclair.com