Senior Accountant

Canon; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Employee discounts

Dress for Your Day attire program

Volunteer opportunities

Canon welcome kit and merch

Job summary

Canon USA in Melville, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage general ledger reconciliations, forecasting, reserve valuations and close processes. This full-time, hybrid role requires you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with an option to work from home for the rest of the week.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 5 years of related experience, CPA license, and strong GAAP knowledge. Spanish is a plus. Salary range and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and ability to research authoritative pronouncements.
• Strong Excel skills.
• CPA license required.
• Audit experience with a large regional and/or international public accounting firm preferred.
• Requires strong initiative; bring potential solution options to manager along with issues.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, time management and written skills.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Conduct balance sheet trend analysis and prepare financial reports.
• Monitor assigned accounts for financial exposure and proactively elevate concerns to management.
• Research and resolve account variances and exceptions.
• Execute month-end close processes.
• Assist with the transmission and reporting of financials.
• Test general ledger backup to ensure system and data integrity.
• Support physical inventory and fixed asset audits.
• Provide documentation and support for internal audits and use tax audits.
• Assist team members and managers with special projects.
• Ensure all accounting processes and documentation comply with US GAAP and internal corporate policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in developing and implementing new accounting procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA License

Job description

About the Role

Canon USA in Melville, NY is currently seeking a Senior Accountant (Sr Accountant) responsible for general ledger reconciliations and analysis, financial forecasting, reserve valuations, procedure development, account backup testing, and special projects. This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

Your Impact

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Conduct balance sheet trend analysis and prepare financial reports
• Monitor assigned accounts for financial exposure and proactively elevate concerns to management
• Research and resolve account variances and exceptions
• Execute month‑end close processes
• Assist with the transmission and reporting of financials
• Test general ledger backup to ensure system and data integrity
• Support physical inventory and fixed asset audits
• Provide documentation and support for internal audits and use tax audits
• Assist team members and managers with special projects
• Ensure all accounting processes and documentation comply with US GAAP and internal corporate policies
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in developing and implementing new accounting procedures

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, plus 5 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP including experience in and ability to research GAAP and other Authoritative Pronouncements
• Strong Excel skills
• CPA License is required
• Audit Experience with a large Regional and/or International Public Accounting Firm is preferred
• Requires strong initiative. Should be able to bring potential solution options to manager along with issues
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, time management and written skills
• Professional proficiency in Spanish is a plus

In accordance with applicable law, we are providing the anticipated salary range for this role, $76,150 - $114,040.

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business‑to‑business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top‑10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

Who We Are

Where Talent Fosters Innovation. Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world‑class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

And Even More Perks!

• Employee referral bonus
• Employee discounts
• Dress for Your Day attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
• Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can't get anywhere else

Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more.

A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about‑us/life‑at‑canon/benefits‑and‑compensation

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For a list of our current postings, please visit us at https://www.usa.canon.com/about‑us/life‑at‑canon.

Workstyle Description

Hybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.