Financial Operations
About The Position
Clay is looking for a Financial Operations hire to join our growing accounting team. This role will own the day to day accounting operations that keep our financial statements accurate and our business running smoothly, spanning accounts payable, cash management, and fixed assets. You will also serve as a key point of contact for employee requests and HR operations support, making this a role that blends technical accounting rigor with strong cross-functional service. This is a great fit for someone who wants to build process and infrastructure at a fast-growing Series C company, working closely with the Controller and broader finance team as we scale our systems and controls (including our ongoing ERP transition to Campfire).
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting or financial operations experience, ideally in a high-growth SaaS or startup environment
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong working knowledge of AP, cash reconciliation, and fixed asset accounting
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving systems and processes
- Excellent attention to detail and a service-oriented mindset when supporting internal stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Experience with modern finance tools (NetSuite, Rippling, Ramp, or similar) is a plus
- CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Manage the full AP cycle, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, and timely payment processing
- Maintain vendor records and ensure proper documentation for audit readiness
- Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger monthly
- Identify and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Perform daily cash monitoring and bank reconciliations across multiple entities and currencies
- Support wire transfers and international payments, including coordination with banking partners
- Maintain cash forecasting inputs and flag any liquidity concerns
- Ensure proper segregation of duties and internal controls over cash disbursements
- Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules
- Ensure proper capitalization policies are followed in accordance with company policy and US GAAP
- Partner with Engineering and Workplace teams on asset tracking and physical verification
- Support monthly and annual depreciation entries and reconciliations
- Serve as a point of contact for employee expense reports, reimbursements, and related inquiries
- Own day to day administration of Clay's corporate travel program, including booking tool support and vendor relationship management
- Support payroll related accounting entries and reconciliations in partnership with the Payroll team
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes as they relate to finance systems access and equipment
- Collaborate with People Ops on policy questions that touch finance (travel, expense, equity related requests)
- Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for month end close
- Contribute to the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements
- Support internal and external audit requests with organized documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve and automate existing processes, particularly as Clay continues its ERP implementation
Benefits
- All employees can work for free with world-class coaches who specialize in creativity, management, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
