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Salary: USD 130,000 - 155,000 / annual
CLEAR is building a secure identity platform transforming how people live, work, and travel. With 43+ million members and a growing global partner network, CLEAR operates at the intersection of physical and digital identity security.
You will play a key role in CLEAR's financial close and reporting processes as an Accounting Manager. You'll own complex accounting activities, partner across the business to resolve challenges, and drive improvements through automation and scalable processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own 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 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 audit-ready documentation
- Identify and implement process improvements leveraging AI, automation, and system enhancements to streamline workflows
Success Metrics:
- Timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
- Reduction in reconciliation discrepancies, adjusting entries, and unresolved accounting items
- Consistent execution of SOX controls and timely resolution of audit requests
- Measurable improvements in close efficiency, process automation, and reporting accuracy
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
- Ability to independently navigate complex accounting matters, exercise sound judgment, and solve problems without established processes or templates
- Proven ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships and communicate financial information clearly to accounting and non-accounting stakeholders
- Demonstrated drive for continuous improvement through analytical thinking, strong organization, and curiosity about AI, automation, and emerging technologies
