Senior Accountant

Candescent is the leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions. We are transforming digital banking with intelligent, cloud-powered solutions that connect account opening, digital banking, and branch experiences for financial institutions. Our advanced technology and developer tools enable seamless, differentiated customer journeys that elevate trust, service, and innovation. Success here requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment, a client-first mindset, and a commitment to delivering consistent, reliable results as part of a performance-driven, values-led team.  With team members around the world, Candescent is an equal opportunity employer.

• 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.  
• Assist 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).

• 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

• 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.

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