Senior Accountant to support our growing Finance organization. This role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end close, strengthening internal controls, and partnering cross-functionally to uphold accounting integrity as the company scales. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and brings strong technical accounting knowledge, process discipline, and a proactive mindset.
Key Responsibilities & DeliverablesCore Accounting & Close- Lead components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Maintain the general ledger in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and integrity.
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial statement audits.
Technical Accounting & Compliance- Research and interpret guidance on complex accounting issues (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842) and prepare technical memos as needed leveraging internal precedent from the Technical Accounting team.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining accounting policies and internal controls that align with Candescent's compliance standards and SOC-related expectations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner with FP&A, Legal, Sales, and Operations to ensure accurate financial treatment of contracts, spend, and business initiatives.
- Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests.
Process Improvement- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.
- Support systems improvements (e.g., ERP enhancements, automation initiatives).
Qualifications & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or SaaS/technology industry preferred).
- Strong understanding of US GAAP.
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support.
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
- Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Role is onsite in Melville, New York
Preferred Distinctions- CPA or progress toward CPA.
- Experience in fintech, SaaS, or high-growth, PE-backed environments.
- Experience with ASC 606 revenue accounting or ASC 842 lease accounting.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and process automation tools.
MUST BE OKAY WORKING FROM THE MELVILLE, NY OFFICE 5 DAYS A WEEK.
