Senior Accountant

Trinity Capital Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Capital Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Accountant to own the general ledger, financial reporting, and audit preparation, applying GAAP know-how with hands-on leadership.

You will manage the monthly close, prepare financial statements, assist with regulatory filings, and respond to audit requests, collaborating across teams. CPA or active pursuit is preferred, with 3+ years of public accounting experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience in financial statement production (balance sheet, income statement, GL).
• Current CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review investment portfolio activity, loan servicing, and portfolio syndications; ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and statements; explain variances.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Lead the preparation of complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage the monthly close calendar and coordinating deliverables across departments.
• Assist with GAAP financial statements and regulatory filings.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 360

Job description

Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) is an internally managed alternative asset manager that seeks to deliver consistent returns for investors through access to private credit markets. We are looking for an experienced professional to join our world-class team as a Senior Accountant in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a detail-oriented, high-ownership role within a publicly traded organization, responsible for maintaining the integrity of our financial records through hands‑on ownership of the general ledger, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and audit preparation.

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

• 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.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years ofpublicaccounting 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
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Other

Trinity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We strive to create a positive and collaborative work environment where creativity and innovationcan thrive.