Senior Accountant

Clearspeed; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Health coverage

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Clearspeed is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to own core transactional accounting processes across AP, AR, and cash management. Reporting to the Controller, you will contribute to month-end close and drive process improvements in a fast-growing US team.

You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, and cash reporting while collaborating with Sales, Customer Success, and finance to ensure accurate revenue recognition and timely closes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–6 years of accounting experience with AP/AR or full-cycle accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (Workday Financial preferred).
• Demonstrated ownership of month-end close tasks including journal entries and reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in a high-growth, scaling, or technology company is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately with proper coding, approvals, and documentation.
• Manage payment runs (ACH, wire, check) and reconcile AP aging.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with stakeholders and vendors.
• Generate and send customer invoices; monitor AR aging and apply payments.
• Perform daily cash reconciliation and prepare weekly cash position reports.
• Prepare and post journal entries; own balance sheet reconciliations for AP/AR/cash.
• Identify and resolve reconciling items; support close and audit schedules.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AP/AR/cash/close workflows.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday Financial

Job description

What You Will Do

Clearspeed is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this role will own core transactional accounting processes across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash management, while playing an active role in month-end close and ongoing process improvement.

Description

• Hybrid
• Full-time with benefits
• 5% Travel

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices accurately and on time, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and documentation.
• Manage payment runs (ACH, wire, check) and maintain the AP aging schedule.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Support T&E policy compliance and review employee expense reports.

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and send customer invoices in accordance with contract terms.
• Monitor AR aging and proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
• Apply customer payments and reconcile accounts to ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to resolve billing questions or disputes.

Cash Management

• Perform daily cash reconciliation and bank statement matching.
• Prepare weekly cash position reports to support treasury and operational planning.
• Identify and resolve unreconciled items in a timely manner.

Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations for AP, AR, cash, and other accounts as needed.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Maintain the close checklist and ensure all assigned tasks are completed within the close calendar.
• Prepare supporting schedules and flux commentary for key accounts to assist management review.
• Support quarter-end and year-end close activities, including audit schedules and PBC deliverables.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline AP, AR, cash, and close workflows.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and internal control requirements.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is eager to grow alongside a scaling organization. This is an ideal position for someone with a blend of reliability and initiative who can work independently and diligently on routine financial cycles and also work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 years of accounting experience, with hands-on responsibility for AP, AR, or full-cycle accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (Workday Financial preferred).
• Demonstrated ownership of month-end close tasks including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience in a high-growth, scaling, or technology company is highly preferred.
• CPA candidate or CPA preferred but not required.

Who We Are

At Clearspeed, we are driven by corporate DNA committed to the service of others and a passion for our AI-enabled technology that is redefining risk assessment. Our fast-growing team spans operations across the US, Canada, and EMEA. Together our team of brilliant minds, diverse in expertise and experience, collaborate and contribute to a shared vision of enabling trust, faster.

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace, and we welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey to build trust faster.

Why join us?

• Impactful work
• Collaborative environment
• Work-life balance

Our benefits

(may vary based on geographical location)

• Competitive compensation: salary + performance-based bonuses
• Stock options
• Unlimited paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage

Join us at Clearspeed and be a part of our success story. Together, we can make a difference!

Salary

Salary range is based on national benchmark data of comparable roles, skills and experience level. Exact compensation will be based on individual skills and experience, and location which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Description

Annual Salary Range: $101,000 - $141,000