Accounting Manager

CLEAR - Corporate•New York, NY

4d•$130,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in CLEAR’s financial close and reporting processes, ensuring accurate financial records, strong internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. You’ll own complex accounting activities, partner across the business to resolve challenges, and drive improvements through automation, AI, and scalable accounting processes.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience managing complex general ledger activities; public accounting experience preferred
Strong understanding of SOX controls, financial reporting, accounting systems, and technical accounting principles
Independently navigating complex accounting matters, exercising sound judgment, and solving problems without established processes or templates
Building trusted cross-functional relationships and communicating financial information clearly to accounting and non-accounting stakeholders
Driving continuous improvement through analytical thinking, strong organization, and curiosity about AI, automation, and emerging technologies

Responsibilities

Own key general ledger activities across monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and accountability
Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analyses across areas including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, payroll, cash, and investments
Partner with Finance, Payroll, Legal, and Operations to resolve complex accounting matters and support financial reporting and audit requests
Execute and strengthen internal controls, maintaining SOX compliance and clear, audit-ready documentation
Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging AI, automation, and system enhancements to streamline workflows and increase efficiency