Senior AccountantCandescent is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled
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.
The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 per year. This range represents the expected base compensation for this role and is based on factors such as skills, experience, geographic location, and job-related qualifications.
MUST BE OKAY WORKING FROM THE MELVILLE, NY OFFICE 5 DAYS A WEEK.
Statement to Third Party AgenciesTo ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
