Senior Accountant
Job Location:
Clifton Springs, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Company Description:
Kitware is seeking a highly motivated self-driven and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. Kitware is an advanced R&D software company supporting government and commercial clients across a wide range of technical domains. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic compliance-driven environment and is interested in contributing beyond traditional accounting functions.
Position Overview:
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting continuous process improvement across the Finance function. This individual will operate both independently and collaboratively contributing to core accounting operations while also serving as a cross-functional resource within the team.
In This Position You Will:
Perform monthly account reconciliations and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Prepare and file state and local tax filings including sales and use tax gross receipts tax and other indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions (currently 28 states)
Conduct technical accounting and tax research to ensure compliance with evolving state regulations and government requirements
Draft review and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure alignment with GAAP and applicable government regulations
Develop a strong understanding of adjacent finance functions (e.g. Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll and Customer Cost Proposals) to:
Recommend process improvements and efficiencies
Provide backup support during peak periods absences or business needs
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent application of financial controls and policies
Translate regulatory and technical requirements into clear actionable internal processes
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (CPA or CPA-track preferred)
Strong foundation in GAAP and general accounting principles
Experience with multi-state tax compliance (sales/use tax gross receipts etc.)
Demonstrated ability to independently research complex accounting or tax issues and implement solutions
Experience developing or improving policies and procedures in a regulated environment
High level of attention to detail organization and accountability
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical guidance into practical application
- Due to contractual requirements only candidates who are U.S. persons (citizens permanent residents asylees or refugees) will be considered for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3-7 years of public accounting experience
About Clifton Park NY:
Located just north of New Yorks capital city in one of the fastest growing counties in the state Clifton Park is a vibrant suburban community. Known for its parks and recreational facilities Clifton Park is close to Albany Schenectady Saratoga and Troy and within about 3 hours of NYC Boston and Montreal. Kitware maintains a beautiful 42000 sq. ft. office space in the heart of Clifton Park with conference facilities large gathering areas and an expansive third-floor outdoor patio. ClickHERE for a brief video about what its like to live and work in New Yorks Capital Region.
Additional Information:
Our team members enjoy a small company environment flexibility in work assignments and high levels of independence and responsibility. Besides a great work environment our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive compensation plan tuition reimbursement program flexible working hours six weeks paid time off 401(k) health insurance life insurance short- and long-term disability insurance bonus plan and free coffee drinks and snacks.
For more information on our benefit offerings please visit: actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex age protected veteran status uniformed service member status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Any unsolicited resume sent to Kitware including to Kitwares mailing addresses fax machines or email addresses whether directly to Kitware employees or to Kitwares applicant tracking system will be considered Kitware property. Kitware will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume and will consider any candidate submitted by a recruitment agency without a fully executed contract with Kitware to have been referred free of any charges or fees.
If you need assistance with applying or interviewing for a role due to a disability or special need please reach out directly to our HR team at emailprotected at any time during the hiring process.Required Experience:
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About Company
Our renowned researchers and developers are experts in advanced technical computing. Through a highly competitive and selective hiring process, we’ve cultivated a team of internationally renowned researchers and developers in advanced technical computing.
