Senior Accountant

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

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our financial health and accuracy by executing key accounting functions and processes. You'll help 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 who can establish and improve accounting procedures as we scale, while consistently meeting deadlines within a high-growth setting.

You bring solid accounting experience, ideally with exposure to startups or high-growth environments. You have a track record of maintaining accurate financial records and can adapt quickly as processes and systems evolve.

This role is open to remote candidates located in the U.S. Eastern time zone.

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
• Assist in analyzing financial statement fluctuations and variances to prior periods
• Support the Assistant Controller in streamlining and improving the close process

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Support audit requirements by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Help maintain compliance with GAAP and other relevant accounting standards
• Assisting 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

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals
• Manage the payment cycle and vendor relationships
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies

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 streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency
• Support implementation and optimization of accounting systems and tools
• Create and maintain documentation for accounting processes and controls
• Assist in developing scalable processes to support company growth

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a startup or high-growth environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Experience with month-end close processes and financial statement preparation
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems)
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial systems
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with a "roll up your sleeves" attitude

How You'll Stand Out

• CPA certification or actively pursuing certification
• Experience with system im