Senior Accountant

Trinity Capital; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Capital in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Accountant to prepare financial reports, manage the general ledger, and support audits across the organization.

The role involves reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, coordinating monthly close, and delivering accurate financial analysis in compliance with GAAP.

Successful candidates will possess strong Excel skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA certification or actively pursuing certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review investment portfolio transaction activity and loan portfolio servicing for accuracy and timely reporting.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and statements; review with team and explain variances.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Lead the preparation of complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist in managing the monthly close calendar and cross-department deliverables.
• Assist with GAAP financial statements and regulatory filings including supporting documentation.
• Respond to audit and tax requests during quarterly reviews, annual audit, and tax return.
• Conduct technical accounting research and advise on new accounting standards.
• Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Develop and improve accounting processes and procedures; stay updated with systems trends.
• Assist with implementing and integrating new portfolio management software; ensure data migration accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 360 (Business Central)

Job description

The Senior Accountant’s responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

To be successful as a Senior Accountant, you should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills. An outstanding senior accountant should also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing investment portfolio transaction activity, loan portfolio servicing, and monitoring portfolio syndications across platform, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and timely reporting.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and statements; review with relevant team members and provide explanation and back-up for variances.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
• Lead the preparation of complex journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist in managing the monthly close calendar, ensuring deadlines are met and coordinating deliverables across departments.
• Assist with GAAP financial statements, and regulatory financial filings including the preparation of supporting documentation.
• Responding to audit and tax teams requests as part of the quarterly reviews, annual audit, and tax return.
• Conduct technical accounting research and provide guidance on the implementation of new accounting standards
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Develop and improve accounting processes and procedures; stay on top of technology and systems trends that may contribute to efficiencies and/or process improvement.
• Assist in the implementation and integration of new portfolio management software solution. Ensure data migration accuracy, including investment portfolio data, and implement automated workflows to enhance reporting, compliance and operational efficiency.
• Support the success of the team by actively participating in monthly meetings; sharing best practice knowledge; collective problem solving; mentoring; and similar practices of highly engaged team members.
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Characteristics

• Analytical: skilled at research and problem-solving
• Efficient: highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver assignments on time with minimal oversight and management
• Self-motivated: hands-on, self-starter with the ability to work independently in a high-volume environment that requires a work product that is highly accurate and timely
• Professional: exhibits appropriate decorum with internal and external stakeholders
• Trustworthy: demonstrates a high level of integrity, honesty, and respect
• Technologically astute: comfortable with complex software platforms and databases; willing to learn new tools.
• Good communicator: excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• Customer-focused: responsive to client needs with a high commitment to closure.
• Growth-oriented: committed to professional growth, ongoing process improvement and team development.
• Flexible: able to thrive in a dynamic, deadline driven environment while serving the needs of multiple entities

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of public accounting experience in similar role
• Experience in financial statement production, including balance sheet; income statement; and general ledger
• Current CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel

Desired Experience

• Working knowledge of federal and state tax laws/regulations
• Working knowledge within Microsoft Dynamics 360 (Business Central)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, talk, utilize a computer, and read computer screens for extended periods of time