About ClairIf 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/aboutWho We’re Looking ForWe’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 ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Close ProcessExecute core components of the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timelinessPrepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedulesReview balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completenessAnalyze financial statement fluctuations and variances to prior periodsUtilize and manage offshore resources for efficiencyStreamlining and improving the speed and accuracy of the overall close processFinancial Reporting & CompliancePrepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (includes intercompany and consolidations)Assist in maintaining Month-end close review decksSupport audit requirements by preparing documentation and responding to inquiriesHelp maintain compliance with GAAP and other relevant accounting standardsWork with external tax preparers by providing supporting schedules for tax filings and other requests, as well as assistance with other regulatory requirementsDocument accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent applicationAssist with other ad-hoc projects that may include preparing technical accounting memosAccounts PayableReview and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvalsOwn and ensure adoption of the procurement policyEnsure procurement tool approvals are provided timelyEnsure vendor payments and reimbursements are coded appropriatelyCash Management & TreasuryAssist Finance with cash flow forecasting and monitoringReconcile bank accounts on a regular basisProcess and record wire transfers and other banking transactionsSupport treasury operations, as neededSystems & Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities to automate and streamline processesSupport implementation and optimization of new tools (e.g., ERPs)Create and maintain documentation for accounting processes and controlsAssist in developing scalable processes to support company growthRequired Experience & QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting (required)Active CPA (preferred)5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big Four (or large public accounting) audit experienceIn-house accounting experience as a lead/owner at a growth-stage company on a lean teamA track record of owning balance-sheet accounting independently and supporting or leading external auditsExperience writing technical accounting memos (e.g., ASC 606, leases, equity)Advanced Excel skills (e.g., SUMIFS, SUMPRODUCT, INDEX/MATCH, etc.)Fluent in Google SuiteHow You’ll Stand OutIntercompany / multi-entity consolidation experienceConsumer 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 teamExperience 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 GetHands-on accounting experience in a dynamic, high-growth startup environmentExposure to diverse accounting functions beyond the typical role boundariesA collaborative team culture that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvementJoin 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 DetailsLocation: 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 familyFully-paid parental leaveCompany-sponsored 401k, HSA, and FSAUnlimited vacation for salaried roles, generous PTO for hourly rolesWork from home setup allowanceAccess to your earnings every day on ClairCompany-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insuranceEqual Opportunity Employer InformationClair 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