What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Kitware?
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.
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Perform monthly account reconciliations and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
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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)
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Conduct technical accounting and tax research to ensure compliance with evolving state regulations and government requirements
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Draft, review, and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure alignment with GAAP and applicable government regulations
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Develop a strong understanding of adjacent finance functions (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Customer Cost Proposals) to:
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Recommend process improvements and efficiencies
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Provide backup support during peak periods, absences, or business needs
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent application of financial controls and policies
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Translate regulatory and technical requirements into clear, actionable internal processes
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA-track preferred)
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Strong foundation in GAAP and general accounting principles
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Experience with multi-state tax compliance (sales/use tax, gross receipts, etc.)
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Demonstrated ability to independently research complex accounting or tax issues and implement solutions
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Experience developing or improving policies and procedures in a regulated environment
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High level of attention to detail, organization, and accountability
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
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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
- 3-7 years of public accounting experience
About Clifton Park, NY:
Located just north of New York’s 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 42,000 sq. ft. office space in the heart of Clifton Park, with conference facilities, large gathering areas, and an expansive third-floor outdoor patio. Click HERE for a brief video about what it’s like to live and work in New York’s 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: https://www.kitware.com/careers/.
Kitware 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 Kitware's mailing addresses, fax machines or email addresses, whether directly to Kitware employees or to Kitware's 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 hr@kitware.com at any time during the hiring process.Salary : $75,000 - $100,000