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.

Senior Accountant (Corporate Accounting)

Location: Melville, NY (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Partnering closely with the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will execute core corporate accounting activities—including close tasks, consolidation support, audit PBC preparation, and first-pass technical research/memos. This is an opportunity to build a best-in-class function during a period of growth and system enablement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and close schedules; maintain close checklists.
• Support consolidations and monthly/quarterly financial statement preparation.
• Draft first-pass technical research summaries and assist with policy/memo development.
• Prepare audit PBC artifacts; coordinate responses and ensure audit-ready support.
• Assist with accounting for goodwill, intangibles, capitalized software, and other corporate areas.
• Build reporting out of NetSuite; help improve mapping, data quality, and close efficiency.
• Produce recurring analytics and variance explanations for management reporting.
• Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience (public + private mix preferred).
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and comfort with technical research.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred; advanced Excel skills required.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization, follow-through, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

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