Senior Accountant, Clair

• 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
• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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

• Quick Screen with People Team (15 minutes) to review your experience and assess how the role aligns with your career goals
• Assistant Controller Deep Dive (45 minutes) to go deeper into your experience, what drives you, and the skills needed to succeed in this role
• Paid case study (asynchronous) to to see your skills in action and give you a taste for the kinds of problems you’ll be solving at Clair
• Case review with Assistant Controller (45 minutes) to review your case study deliverable and “co-build” the next steps
• Panel interview with the Clair team (45 minutes) to meet with cross-functional members of the team and determine mutual fit
• Final conversation with VP, Finance & Operations (30 minutes) to hear more about the story of Clair, his expectations for this role, and to ask any lingering questions