Senior Accountant - Hybrid GAAP Expert & Forecasting Pro

Canon Virginia, Inc; 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

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.