Accounting Manager

CLEAR - Corporate•New York, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

CLEAR is building THE secure identity company of the future. Our mission is to make experiences safer and easier—physically and digitally. With more than 38 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences. We are looking for an Accounting Manager that is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines. This person should have strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, experience with quarter-end and year-end close, and the ability to independently manage complex reconciliations, journal entries, reporting schedules, and audit requests. This role also requires a mindset for continuous improvement, including strengthening close processes, enhancing documentation, and improving the efficiency of key accounting workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably a combination of public accounting and industry experience.
Excellent working knowledge and practical understanding of US GAAP principles.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, drive resolution, and improve processes.
Communicate clearly and directly, including with non-accounting partners.
Curiosity about new technologies and a demonstrated interest in using AI and automation to enhance accounting processes.
Excellent relationship building skills.
Ability to work through items that have no template.
SOX knowledge, systems knowledge, technical accounting knowledge, general accounting knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Hold an active CPA license (preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead key aspects of general ledger accounting by serving as a primary reviewer across various month-end and quarterly close activities.
Own the preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analyses in areas that may include fixed assets, prepaid expenses, vendor accruals, payroll, cash and investments.
Partner cross-functionally with teams including Finance, Payroll, Legal, and Operations to resolve accounting matters that support close, reporting, and audit needs.
Support and operate within the company’s internal controls framework, with a focus on SOX compliance and control documentation.
Identify opportunities to refine and streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and leverage AI, automation, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability.