Accounting Manager

New York, United StatesOn-site

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Responsibilities

Lead key aspects of general ledger accounting by serving as a primary reviewer across various month-end and quarterly close activities.
Own the preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analyses in areas that may include fixed assets, prepaid expenses, vendor accruals, payroll, cash and investments.
Support and operate within the company’s internal controls framework, with a focus on SOX compliance and control documentation.
Identify opportunities to refine and streamline accounting processes, strengthen controls, and leverage AI, automation, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability.

Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences.
experience with quarter-end and year-end close, and the ability to independently manage complex reconciliations, journal entries, reporting schedules, and audit requests.
Controls and documentation are consistently maintained at a high standard and support a public-company SOX environment.
Processes become more efficient, scalable, and better enabled through automation and AI-driven improvements.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
Excellent working knowledge and practical understanding of US GAAP principles.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, drive resolution, and improve processes.
Curiosity about new technologies and a demonstrated interest in using AI and automation to enhance accounting processes.
Ability to work through items that have no template.

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably a combination of public accounting and industry experience.

Outside of the office, we invest in your well-being and learning & development with stipends and reimbursement programs.
We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building
benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
The base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $155,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.
The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEAR’s salary range for this position.
Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills,
experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR’s total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock Units.
Examples of reasonable accommo dation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

All communications related to this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee through valid CLEAR channels (e.g., a valid @clearme.com email address or verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile).

CLEAR is building THE secure identity company of the future.
Our mission is to make experiences safer and easier—physically and digitally.
With more than 38 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel.
This person should have strong U.S. GAAP knowledge,
This role also requires a mindset for continuous improvement, including strengthening close processes, enhancing documentation, and improving the efficiency of key accounting workflows. What you'll do:
Partner cross-functionally with teams including Finance, Payroll, Legal, and Operations to resolve accounting matters that support close, reporting, and audit needs.
Close processes are executed accurately, timely, and with strong ownership across assigned areas.
Journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analyses are prepared with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
Communicate clearly and directly, including with non-accounting partners.
SOX knowledge, systems knowledge, technical accounting knowledge, general accounting knowledge.