Senior Accountant

Clearwater is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Finance team. This role involves helping the team with month-end, quarter and financial closing process. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to provide valuable insight.  This role is critical in ensuring that all reporting timelines are met and financial information is accurate to support management in making informed decisions that drive growth and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting activities of the company
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations
• Perform account analysis of accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes
• Ensure accounts are in accordance with US and international GAAP
• Provide support to and manage timely and effective audits
• Provide accounting advise to departments on the proper application of accounting policies

Requirements:

• CPA preferred
• 7+ years of combined accounting experience in public and large corporation
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of technical accounting practices including SEC reporting
• Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel modeling
• Experience with NetSuite and Blackline a plus
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills acting as internal advisor
• Strong drive to improve accounting operations through automation, implementation of strong controls and streamlined workflows
• SaaS/PaaS/IaaS and Fintech industry experience a plus

Chicago Salary Range: $100,000–$120,000K base + Bonus + RSU's

NY Salary Range: $110,000–$140,000K base + Bonus + RSU's