Senior Accountant

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Long Island City, New York, NY, USA
In-Office
80K-100K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities, maintain the general ledger per US GAAP, prepare audit schedules, research complex technical accounting (ASC 606/842), strengthen internal controls, partner cross‑functionally, and drive accounting process and systems improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.

Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

Candescent 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 & Deliverables
Core 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 Agencies
To 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Public accounting and/or SaaS/technology industry experience
  • 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
  • Must be onsite in Melville, New York (5 days/week)
  • CPA or progress toward CPA
  • Experience with ASC 606 revenue accounting or ASC 842 lease accounting
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and process automation tools

Candescent Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Candescent and has not been reviewed or approved by Candescent.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Policies include unlimited vacation for full-time exempt staff, tenure-based accrual for non-exempt, plus floating holidays and sick leave. This breadth of time off suggests flexibility across employment classifications.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits A discount program is cited that provides access to deals at over 250 retailers. This perk adds everyday savings beyond core benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, Georgia
1,030 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

Candescent brings together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes. And we’re here to help you extend, differentiate and illuminate your digital-first banking experiences. Our industry-leading products and services, cloud architecture and on-demand developer tools give you the power to differentiate and deliver seamless customer journeys.

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