Accounting Senior Data Onboarding Advisor

About ClearGov

Our mission is to create easy-to-use software to help the U.S. public sector - local governments, counties, special districts, and school districts - budget better. ClearGov is a rapidly-growing, venture-funded SaaS company that offers a complete Budget Cycle Management Suite that enables public sector clients to plan, build, and present their budgets more efficiently and effectively. We’re a mission-driven company that envisions a world where modern software enables every local government to best serve and improve its community.

Our software is utilized nationwide by hundreds of towns, cities, school districts, and other local agencies who are part of the ClearGov community, and we’re adding more every day. We’ve been named to the “GovTech 100” for eight years running, and we’re on BostInno’s “50 On Fire” list, as well. ClearGov also earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for three consecutive years, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

The ClearGov team is a tight-knit group of talented folks who are passionate about our mission and committed to building a positive, productive company culture. We believe in an inclusive environment that values both productivity and well-being, and every day, we strive to get better at our work, all while being considerate, trustworthy, and transparent in everything we do.

Core Values

• Be Clear: We strive to be open in all that we do because we believe that transparency is the foundation upon which all meaningful relationships are built.
• Be Trustworthy: We always act with integrity and keep our word because we believe that honest people are authentic, consistent, and dependable and that those traits form the cornerstone for success and well-being.
• Be Considerate: We are mindful about the impact that our comments and actions will have on others because we want to build a compassionate, inclusive environment that nurtures all individuals and communities.
• Be Positive: We believe that the first step in getting something done is believing that it can be done because we know that positive energy brings enthusiasm, excitement, and empowerment to the team.
• Be Better: We constantly ask ourselves, "How can we do this better?" because we know that our families, colleagues, investors, and customers depend on the results we deliver every day.
• Be Fierce: We seek to have bold conversations that interrogate reality and provoke learning to help us tackle our toughest challenges and enrich relationships.
• Be Fun: We value the lighter side of life because we believe that balance, laughter, and enjoying every moment fuel the soul.
  
  

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a tech-savvy analytical thinker who brings positive energy and a good sense of humor to our growing team. The Senior Data Advisor role requires someone with the enthusiasm and aptitude for solving difficult problems and the ability to communicate technical information clearly & concisely. You should be a self-motivated person who enjoys working on teams but also succeeds when flying solo. You should also enjoy working with accounting data for the majority of your day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare client-provided accounting data for import and integration into ClearGov platform
• Map accounting data into categories for use in ClearGov products
• Lead data discovery meetings to resolve questions and issues related to accounting data and financial information
• Explain how client data and mapping categories flows into ClearGov products and how clients can change data settings to get the most out of our products
• Contribute to the development and testing of our data onboarding tool
• Make suggestions to improve quality assurance and team efficiency
• Provide support to other data team members in troubleshooting complex data issues
• Serve as a subject matter expert on government finance
  
  

Critical Skills/Experience:

• At least 4 years of experience with budgeting and finance (ACFR) in local governments
• Experience working with data in spreadsheets or databases
• Comfortable using software and technology
• Eager learner who can quickly apply what they learn
• Enthusiasm and aptitude for problem solving and puzzles
• Personable and confident demeanor in connecting with others
• Ability to clearly & concisely communicate complex information at a technical level that is appropriate to the audience, whether layperson or expert
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Experience with Jira, Power Query, Power BI is a plus
  
  

The Ideal ClearGov Candidate:

• Self-motivated, self-starter with a zeal to win
• Great communicator; strong oral and written skills
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys cracking difficult nuts
• Quick study – able to pick up and apply new concepts in a hurry
• Track record of achievement
• Enjoys working on and helping to build outstanding teams
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done
• A sense of humor and don’t take themselves too seriously
  
  

Why Join Us:

• Flexible, remote work
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on government and school district transparency and accountability
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package (see below)
• Professional growth opportunities
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Equity Package
• Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• John Hancock 401K Plan with Match
• Flexible Personal Time Off Policy
• 3 Floating Holidays (in addition to 10 Holidays Observed)
• 2 Volunteer Days Off
• Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Annual All Hands In-Person Event
  
  

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should apply here:
• ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
  
  

ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. ClearGov makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

At ClearGov, we believe in the value of diversity, and we know that diverse perspectives will help us build a stronger team to accomplish our shared mission to help local governments work better.