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Last seen by MeritLog September 10, 2026Source: AshbySource version: ashby-public-job-posting-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Clay Labs's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 10, 2026.

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Job details

Work model: On-site
Salary: $120K - $150K
Location: New York
Occupation: Accountants and Auditors(O*NET 13-2011.00)
Company website: clayrun.notion.site

Hiring context

How this role compares at Clay Labs

Clay Labs has 58 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 9 job families, and 5 of them are in finance. 51 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 88%.

This role's posted range of $120K - $150K sits above 0% of the 50 other Clay Labs roles quoted over the same currency and period.

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What the role asks for

What you'd 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 they're asking for

CPA required and knowledge of US GAAP, specifically ASC 606.Skill
Experience in Big 4 public accounting and high-growth tech startup.Skill
Ability to bridge finance and GTM operations, working cross-functionally on projects.Skill
Excellent written and verbal communication.Skill
Proven expertise with Excel and extreme attention to detail.Skill
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup and manage competing priorities.Skill
Experience with system implementations (ERP and revenue related)SkillPreferred
Experience with SQL or managing heavy data process flowsSkillPreferred
Use of AI or automation to improve workflows and drive efficienciesSkillPreferred

Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.

Job description

ABOUT CLAY AI is unleashing the biggest wave of company creation in history. Clay's mission is to be the engine those companies use to grow to their full potential. Clay predicts the next best action for your business and then helps you take it. We started by aggregating the best data for B2B companies. Then, we built the infrastructure to run any personalized campaign on top of it, including emails, ads, landing pages, and workflows that make reps more productive. Now, we're building agents that can help grow your company for you. We're already helping thousands of customers - including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Visa - go to market with unique data, signals, and AI research. In 2026, we raised a $115M Series D https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2026%2F09%2F09%2Fbusiness%2Fdealbook%2Fclay-ai-fundraising.html%3Fsmid%3Durl-share%26unlocked_article_code%3D1._1A.E5rN.MeYsbgEsUKbB&urlhash=XS4q&mt=4bpSf4a8omAKuAHqAqZx6C11QpbLK_QwIhSV7gSf4Wf9aywPF_KBSiX9IkWE1AhXBEjPH8mK6fAEN7CMFlpvo0lPAtKRjs-dhgzYqHiVKUMCRtw0jScFgxWCRRfYs4HCX0YL9L6PCQz-edBLinvRdU_TaVUL2dA3&isSdui=true&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BoQmIsufoRJm7X2HC5Rqd%2Fw%3D%3D at $7.1B Valuation led by Wellington - and are on track to cross $200M in revenue this quarter. We also launched a $1M Scholarship fund for GTME Education. Some things to know about us: - Our community http://community.clay.com includes 17,000+ customers, 200+ integration partners, 125+ agencies, 50+ Clay clubs https://luma.com/claylive, and 30k members on Slack. - Our culture https://nextplayso.substack.com/p/spotlight-clay 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 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 https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61477f2c24a826836f969afe/685d83a71452245cc1129791_4d770abfd83e276ec15315a2e06945bd_Clay2025_OperatingPrinciples.pdf. - Read about us in the NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/business/dealbook/clay-ai-marketing-fundraise.html, Forbes http://google.com/search?q=forbes+clay&rlz=1C5OZZY_enUS1155US1155&oq=forbes+clay&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBBzkzM2owajSoAgOwAgHxBVAe8UAxJx_p&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8, First Round Review https://review.firstround.com/podcast/inside-clays-unconventional-path-to-1-25b/, and more https://www.clay.com/press. Hear from our employees directly on our Glassdoor https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Clay-EI_IE9850794.11,15.htm 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