Accounting Manager

Clair

Accounting Manager at Clair managing accounting operations for a high-growth financial platform. Ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting while leading process improvements.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $139,000 - $147,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing the monthly close process, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Proficient in managing accounting policies, vendor payments, and utilizing advanced Excel for financial analysis.

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Bachelor's Degree In AccountingActive CPA5+ Years Of Progressive Accounting ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsExperience Writing Technical Accounting Memos

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationFinancial Statement AnalysisBalance Sheet AccountingCash Flow ForecastingVendor Invoice ProcessingWire Transfer ProcessingTechnical AccountingAudit SupportProcess Automation

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailProblem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteERP SystemsProcurement Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

GAAP ComplianceFinancial Close ProcessPublic AccountingIntercompany ConsolidationsRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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
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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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