Accountant II

Position Overview

The Accountant II reports to the Accounting Manager and owns key parts of Clearwave’s monthly close, from journal entries and accruals to balance sheet reconciliations, cash forecasting and intercompany accounting. You’ll deliver accurate, timely financials, analyze variances and vendor spend, support the annual audit, and help improve our processes and controls as the company grows.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Month-End Close
• Prepare and record month-end journal entries, accruals and accounts payable
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and general ledger account analyses
• Reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger and record monthly expenses
• Maintain prepaid, fixed asset, depreciation and deposit schedules
• Analyze actual-to-budget variances and explain key drivers
• Cash Management
• Manage cash balances and prepare the weekly cash forecast
• Prepare the weekly Cash Position report vs. budget and forecast
• Intercompany
• Record the monthly intercompany journal entry and markup fee
• Issue intercompany invoices and reconcile intercompany balances
• Analysis and Special Projects
• Analyze product usage and costs against vendor contracts
• Review R&D and major vendor spend
• Prepare audit schedules and support the annual financial statement audit
• Maintain insurance schedules
• Accounting Operations and Controls
• Ensure financial records comply with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Support internal controls and recommend process improvements that strengthen the accuracy and efficiency of the close
• Document accounting procedures and maintain the month-end close checklist
• Accounts Payable and T&E
• Oversee the accounts payable process, including vendor setup, invoice approval and payment runs
• Monitor payables aging and due dates
• Own the employee expense and corporate card process, including policy compliance and staff training
• Review expenses for trends and accuracy
• Manage recurring expenses and allowances
• Special ad hoc responsibilities and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3–5 years of progressive general ledger accounting experience; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting and month-end close, including account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids and fixed assets.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to turn data into clear financial analysis.
• Experience using, or a strong interest in using, AI tools such as Claude to streamline accounting workflows, reconciliations, analysis and reporting.
• SaaS or software industry experience a plus; familiarity with ASC 606 preferred.
• Detail-oriented, organized and self-directed, with excellent written and verbal communication and a high standard of integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet close deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• A collaborative, positive approach and a desire to grow with the company.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Salesforce, SVB T&E and AmTrav preferred.

Position Details & Benefits

Full-time, salaried position Generous health benefits offered 401(k) with Company match · Bonus opportunity Hybrid or remote work schedule Generous flex time off