Accountant
Clay
Accountant at Clay is a full time role based in New York, NY, United States. The listing states pay of $120k–$150k. It was published on 20 July 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Accountant |
|---|---|
| Company | Clay |
| Location | New York, NY, United States |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Pay (as listed) | $120k–$150k |
| Published | 20 July 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
About Clay
Our mission is to help organizations turn any growth idea into reality.
We see growth as a creative practice, not a formula. Finding and reaching your best-fit customers takes unique ideas and constant iteration. As AI makes execution faster and tactics easier to copy, creativity is the only lasting advantage. We're already helping thousands of customers — including Anthropic, Notion, Google, and Ramp — go to market with unique data, signals, and AI research.
In 2025, we raised a $100M Series C backed by world-class investors including Sequoia, CapitalG, and First Round — and crossed $100M in revenue.
In 2026, we announced our second employee tender offer in 9 months at a new $5B valuation. We also launched a community equity round, for our customers, agency partners, and club members.
Some things to know about us:
- Our community includes 11,000+ customers, 150+ integration partners, 125+ agencies, 50+ Clay clubs, and 30k members on Slack.
- Our culture is unique inside and outside of work. Our team members are also DJs, activists, writers, clowns, marathoners, skydivers, psychedelic therapists, social workers, and more.
- All employees can work for free with world-class coaches who specialize in creativity, management, and more.
- Our operating principles — including negative maintenance and non-attached action — guide our work. Read more about them here.
- Read about us in the NYT, Forbes, First Round Review, and more.
Hear from our employees directly on our Glassdoor page!
Accountant @ Clay
As a founding departmental hire, the accountant will play a critical role in Clay’s accounting function, owning core accounting processes, supporting financial close, and improving internal controls and reporting. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
What You’ll Do
- Own and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Manage revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP, including project-based and multi-period engagements
- 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 to support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analyses
- Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability
What You'll Bring
- CPA required and 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 and extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup and manage competing priorities.
Nice to Haves
- 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
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Accountant at Clay — questions answered
What does the Accountant role at Clay pay?
The Accountant at Clay listing states pay of $120k–$150k for the New York, NY, United States position. That figure is taken directly from the employer's own posting as published, not estimated or averaged from other roles.
Where is the Accountant role at Clay based?
Clay lists this Accountant role in New York, NY, United States, advertised as full time work at that location. Larger employers sometimes cover several sites under one city name, so confirm the exact office with Clay before you apply.
Is the Accountant role at Clay still open?
The Accountant posting at Clay was open at OnJob's last check of the employer's careers page, having been published on 20 July 2026. OnJob re-checks source listings on each build and marks a role closed once it disappears, but listings can close without notice, so the employer's own page is the final word.
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