Senior Technical Accountant

Cognex • Natick, MA

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About The Position

Cognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision, with annual revenue approaching $1 Billion. We are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a startup. Our employees, proudly called 'Cognoids,' take their work seriously but don't take themselves seriously. Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun and rewarding environment. We value in-person team collaboration, while offering remote workplace flexibility up to two days a week depending on the role. We are working on a hybrid schedule, 3 days in the office, 2 at home.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA with experience in large public accounting firm is preferred
• 2+ years professional experience in accounting is required

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's global lease accounting program in compliance with ASC 842, including preparing journal entries, coordinating entries for global subsidiaries, and ensuring key controls are operating effectively.
• Assist with preparing financial statements and footnotes for SEC filings (annual 10-K and quarter 10-Qs) and Non-GAAP exhibits for the press release.
• Assist with coordinating and supporting the annual financial audit and quarterly reviews performed by the external auditors.
• Assist general ledger team with month-end close, including reviewing subsidiary results, intercompany invoicing, and reconciling intercompany balances.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Perform testing for the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control compliance program.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests, such as researching new technical guidance and completing government census reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees