Senior Accountant

Clio is the global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms of every size to work smarter, faster, and more securely. We are transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice.

Summary:

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and standardization of financial reporting and closing processes. We are looking for a tenacious problem-solver with the autonomy to challenge the status quo and the initiative to propose new ways of working. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to accelerate closing timelines, build robust reconciliation tools, and lead the integration of systems across our Spain & UK subsidiaries.
Responsibilities   Process Optimization:
Collaborate with the finance team to identify and implement more efficient methods for completing key closing tasks, with the goal of reducing closing days.
Reconciliation Development:
Design and implement new reconciliation working papers, ensuring alignment with team expectations and accounting standards.
Review & Quality Control:
Act as a reviewer for complex tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.

Note:

The company is preparing for future US‑SOX adoption.
Accruals & Estimates:
Develop new accruals and estimates as needed to support the closing process, and perform monthly follow‑ups to validate accuracy.
Variance Analysis:
Perform detailed variance and flux analysis on all accounts and subsidiaries, following the Company’s standards for financial reporting and performance monitoring.
Integration Projects:
Actively participate in integration projects, ensuring alignment of processes and data consistency across systems.
Requirements   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial analysis. A combination of Big Four and industry experience is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting principles.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis and reconciliation tools.
Fluent in English is required, with the ability to conduct meetings with international colleagues.
Experience in process improvement or automation, or system integrations (ERP implementations, transformation projects) will be highly valued.
Benefits   Competitive, equitable salary.
Top‑tier medical and dental coverage at preferred employee pricing for you and your family, with access from Day
1.
Flexible hybrid work environment with intentional in‑person gatherings to build connection.
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Days Paid Time Off + Company Observed Holidays including short Fridays and a summer schedule for work‑life balance.
Professional development and growth options.
Pet‑friendly workspace in our Barcelona office.
Company events and social‑impact programs that reinforce our shared values, community, and culture.
Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3,5,7, and
10years.
We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process.

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