Accountant

The role

The accountant will own core accounting processes, support financial close, and improve internal controls and reporting. This founding departmental hire will work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

What you will do

• Own and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Manage revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP
• Drive finance system implementations and automation of process workflow
• Oversee accounts payable, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
• Assist with cash flow management and forecasting
• Prepare financial statements and internal management reports
• Support annual audits, tax filings, and coordination with external auditors and advisors
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership

Required qualifications

• CPA required
• Knowledge of US GAAP, specifically ASC 606
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting and high-growth tech startup
• Ability to bridge finance and GTM operations, working cross-functionally on projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proven expertise with Excel
• Extreme attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup and manage competing priorities

Nice to have

• Experience with system implementations (ERP and revenue related)
• Experience with SQL or managing heavy data process flows
• Use of AI or automation to improve workflows and drive efficiencies

Benefits

• All employees can work with world-class coaches who specialize in creativity, management, and more

About the company

Clay is an AI company that provides infrastructure for B2B companies to grow. They build agents and data tools to help customers go to market.