Senior Accountant - Hybrid, GAAP & Forecasting Focus

Canon USA; 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 (ca

Volunteer opportunities to give back

Canon welcome kit and merch

Job summary

Canon USA in Melville, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant to own general ledger reconciliations, forecasting, reserve valuations, and support for audits and month-end close. The role requires a strong GAAP background, Excel proficiency, and the ability to analyze financial data.

The position offers a full-time hybrid schedule (in-office Mon–Wed with a flexible option for remote days) and a salary range disclosed in the posting. CPA preferred and Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to research GAAP.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• CPA license preferred.
• Audit experience with a large regional or international public accounting firm preferred.
• Spanish 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 escalate 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

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Spanish (basic)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Canon USA in Melville, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant to own general ledger reconciliations, forecasting, reserve valuations, and support for audits and month-end close. The role requires a strong GAAP background, Excel proficiency, and the ability to analyze financial data.

The position offers a full-time hybrid schedule (in-office Mon–Wed with a flexible option for remote days) and a salary range disclosed in the posting. CPA preferred and Spanish a plus.