Principal Accountant
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-10-28
Listing for:
Cadence Design Systems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-28
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Tax Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
- Manage accounting activities for assigned entities, including accurate bookkeeping, T&E, period-end closing, local statutory audits, and annual filings, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local statutory and tax requirements.
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, treasury reports, and other reports required by Corporate Finance or local government authorities for assigned entities.
- Drive process standardization and automation initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Oversee all tax-related matters for assigned entities, including transfer pricing, VAT, corporate income tax, other local taxes, and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Serve as a trusted finance partner to business teams by clearly communicating finance-related matters and providing training as needed.
- Act as a technical accounting resource and participate in regional and global finance projects, including system rollouts and policy updates.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least seven years of accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, period-end close, and statutory reporting.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and China Accounting Standards (CAS), with a working knowledge of China tax regulations.
- Experience with SAP and Concur is preferred; advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Mandarin.
- Quick learner with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- Professional, self-motivated, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
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