Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable and Receivable)

About the Role

Clutch is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage daily operations of accounts payable and receivable as the company grows. This role centers on handling vendor invoicing and payments, as well as customer billing, collections, and cash application, utilizing systems such as QuickBooks Online, Sequence, and Salesforce.

This position emphasizes execution: you will maintain, refine, and document AP/AR workflows and be the point person for invoicing, vendor payments, and cash application. Complex decisions like contract structuring, revenue recognition, and deferred revenue will be managed by the Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager, with whom you will collaborate closely as you develop advanced accounting expertise.

About the Team

The small, experienced Accounting & Finance team at Clutch prioritizes building accurate, efficient, and scalable accounting procedures, delivering prompt financial insights to support the business. The team works collaboratively with FP&A, People, and Legal departments. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will lead daily AP and AR operations and assist the Senior Accountant with reconciliations and schedules for the monthly close.

Key Responsibilities

• Within 3 months: Learn Clutch’s AP and AR processes across key platforms and become the primary executor for vendor invoices and customer billing.
• Handle daily AP tasks including coding and entering vendor invoices, processing payments, and reconciling vendor statements.
• Manage daily AR activities such as generating invoices from contracts, applying cash receipts, and monitoring aging reports.
• Collaborate with Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager to understand how AP/AR impact monthly close procedures.
• Within 6 months: Independently manage the full AP payment cycle and AR collections, addressing issues proactively.
• Reconcile discrepancies between Sequence and QuickBooks billing data.
• Support month-end AP/AR reconciliations and accruals including expenses and deferred revenue schedules.
• Develop relationships with Sales, Customer Success, and vendors to resolve billing and payment inquiries efficiently.
• Within 9 months: Document AP and AR workflows and identify automation opportunities.
• Assist with ASC 606 revenue contract documentation under Senior Accountant guidance.
• Contribute to audit preparation by compiling AP/AR reports and supporting documents.
• Assume expanded responsibilities as the accounting team scales, progressing toward a Senior Accountant role.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 3 years of accounting experience, including exposure to accounts payable or accounts receivable functions.
• Familiarity with US GAAP fundamentals.
• Experience using accounting and billing software such as QuickBooks Online, Sequence, or Salesforce.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent execution of recurring tasks.
• Proficient with Excel or Google Sheets, including functions like VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with vendors and customers.
• Proactive and coachable, with eagerness to develop technical accounting expertise.

Additional Information

This role may evolve as business needs change; flexibility and adaptability are valued traits.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexibility to work remotely from any location, enabling a balance between professional and personal life.
• Biannual off-site events to build team connections in exciting venues.
• Generous paid time off policy for rest and rejuvenation.
• Stock options included as part of the compensation package.
• Dedicated budget to set up a home office suited to your needs.
• Budget for work-related travel and co-working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage.

About Clutch

Clutch is an innovative vertical SaaS company backed by Andreessen Horowitz, aimed at transforming how Credit Unions serve and impact their members. Addressing the challenges of high household debt, Clutch helps Credit Unions become FinTech lenders, enabling responsible lending to over 130 million Americans. The company combines advanced technology with a member-focused philosophy to create seamless digital experiences rivaling top tech firms while preserving community values.

Equal Opportunity and E-Verify

Clutch values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. The organization participates in the E-Verify program.

On Use of AI

Clutch embraces AI technology internally and encourages its innovative use. However, during the interview process, candidates should not use AI tools, as the goal is to assess individual problem solving and communication skills.