Senior Accountant at Climb Credit, Inc. – New York, New York

Location: Hybrid – New York, NY (preferred) or Remote (US-based)
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role is critical in supporting our month-end close process, financial reporting, managing external auditors and the day-to-day operations of a dynamic, fast-paced finance function. You’ll collaborate across departments to ensure financial accuracy and support strategic decision-making with timely insights.

This role is ideal for someone who brings a strong background in public accounting and financial services. We’re ideally looking for candidates with QuickBooks expertise and strong Excel skills. This individual will have the opportunity to expand their responsibilities and grow alongside a high-growth company.

• Coordinate with controller on managing the components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP

• Maintain the general ledger and oversee key accounts (e.g., cash, revenue, fixed assets, accruals)

• Partner with the Financial Operations team to manage daily and weekly cash movements, ensuring timely funding and accurate reconciliation across accounts

• Own the annual financial audits in collaboration with the controller

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems to increase efficiency

• Help scale accounting infrastructure as the company grows, especially in relation to revenue operations and reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation (preferred)

• 5–7+ years of relevant accounting experience

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls

• Familiar with accounting systems (QuickBooks, Ramp and ADP)

• Prior experience in lending or broader financial services

• Proven ability to work in a high-growth or rapidly evolving environment

• Base Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000 annually, depending on experience and location

• Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus (typically 5–10%)

• Equity: Eligible for stock options or equity grants

• Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid time off, holidays, and sick days

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development stipend

At Climb Credit, you’ll be part of a mission‑driven fintech organization dedicated to expanding access to career-focused education for learners across all credit profiles. Climb empowers individuals to pursue skill‑based training—from coding bootcamps to healthcare and heavy-duty trades programs—by offering transparent, flexible, and inclusive financing solutions.

Climb was recently recognized by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas, and we’re just getting started. Come build with us.