SlipstreamJobs tracks this role from the company's public career site. Apply directly on the employer's site.
Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver intelligent banking experiences through digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions. The company combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation on an API-first architecture.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support our growing Finance organization. This role is critical to ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end close, strengthening internal controls, and partnering cross-functionally to uphold accounting integrity as the company scales.
Key Responsibilities:
Core Accounting & Close: Lead components of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, 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. Assist in implementing and maintaining accounting policies and internal controls aligned 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 including ERP enhancements and automation initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 8-10+ 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 Qualifications:
- 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
