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.

• 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.

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.

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