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 an analytical thinker who is tech-savvy and passionate about working with financial data. This individual should possess the ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Self-motivation and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential, as well as a keen interest in updating and maintaining client data within our platform. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information for client use, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare client-provided financial data (revenue & expenditures) for import and integration into the ClearGov platform.
• Analyze the financial data structure and organize financial data to meet client requirements.
• Lead client meetings to answer/ask questions and resolve issues related to client data on ClearGov.
• Collaborate and coordinate with team members to ensure clients quickly adopt and see value from our products.
• Prioritize data tasks to meet client deadlines and show flexibility to manage urgent requests.
• Consult clients on best practices for utilizing data within our platform, and strive to minimize any risk of lost work for the client.
• Make suggestions to improve quality assurance and team efficiency
• Provide support to other data team members in troubleshooting complex data issues
• Communicate client feedback to ClearGov product development regarding enhancements and usability improvements.

Critical Skills/Experience:

• Working knowledge of finance, especially accounting and budgeting; Knowledge of local government finance a major plus
• Experience working with local government/school district finance administrators is a definite plus
• Experience working with data in spreadsheets or databases is a must
• Ability to communicate complex information at a technical level that is appropriate to the audience
• Clear and concise written and verbal communicator
• Comfortable in client-facing discussions and meetings; Client success minded
• Very strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Fluency in Excel a must; knowledge of Power Query a plus
• Eager learner who can quickly apply what they learn
• Experience with PowerBI/PowerQuery, SQL, Zendesk is a major 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: https://cleargov.applytojob.com/apply/dPmDQntRJT/Accounting-Data-Update-Consultant
• ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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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.