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Senior Accountant

Canon USA & Affiliates

Melville, NY · HybridFull-time$76–114K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$76–114K/yr
Location
Melville, NYHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Canon USA in Melville, NY seeks a Senior Accountant to manage general ledger reconciliations, financial forecasting, reserve valuations, procedure development, account backup testing, and special projects, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GAAP KnowledgeExcelCPA LicenseAudit ExperienceInitiativeAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWritten SkillsSpanish Proficiency

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting5+ Years Accounting ExperienceCPA License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full 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 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

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 preferred

  • 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

†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

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 applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

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.

If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers’ sitehttps://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon ( https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon) , we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us athttps://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon ( https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon) .

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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.

Posting Tags

#PM19 #LI-AV1 #LI-HYBRID

Location US-NY-Melville

Company Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Requisition ID 34970

Category Accounting/Finance

Position Type Full-Time

Workstyle Hybrid

Canon is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Veteran. We value the diversity of our workforce and knowledge of our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Click on the following links to learn more "EEO is the Law" poster, "EEO is the Law" poster supplement, NLRA "Employee Rights" poster and Canon’s Pay Transparency Statement.

Canon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete an employment application, or during the application process, please e-mail us at [email protected].

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