Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• 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.
• 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.
• Aid in implementing and maintaining accounting policies and internal controls that align with Candescent’s compliance standards and SOC-related expectations.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 – $100,000 per year.

Schedule

This role is onsite in Melville, New York. MUST BE OKAY WORKING FROM THE MELVILLE, NY OFFICE 5 DAYS A WEEK.