Staff Accountant

Trinity Consultants; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Consultants is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support monthly accounting and financial reporting across corporate functions. You will lead lease accounting under ASC 842, administer lease software, and assist with reconciliations, journal entries, and close processes.

The role offers exposure to acquisitions, complex transactions, and a dynamic environment, with opportunities to grow into broader accounting leadership over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in public accounting, audit, corporate accounting, or a combination thereof.
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other financial systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business needs and evolving responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary accountant for lease accounting under ASC 842 and maintain lease accounting software and records.
• Prepare monthly lease accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain general ledger accounting activities including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and financial reporting packages.
• Assist with intercompany, debt, equity, and other corporate accounting functions as needed.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to external auditor requests.
• Identify process improvements and assist with accounting system enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by accounting leadership.

Skills

ASC 842 lease accounting

Lease accounting

General ledger

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Excel

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing corporate accounting team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will support monthly accounting and financial reporting activities across a broad range of corporate accounting functions while serving as the primary accountant responsible for the Company's lease accounting processes.

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for accounting and reporting related to the Company's lease portfolio, including compliance with ASC 842 and administration of the Company's lease accounting software. In addition[KC1] , this role will support various general ledger accounting activities such as bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany, debt, goodwill and intangible asset, equity-related transactions, and other corporate accounting functions.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting while gaining exposure to technical accounting areas, acquisitions, complex accounting transactions, and a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, eager to learn, comfortable working across multiple accounting processes, and interested in growing into increasingly complex accounting responsibilities over time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lease Accounting & ASC 842 Compliance

• Serve as the primary accountant responsible for the Company's lease accounting processes and compliance with ASC 842.
• Maintain and administer the Company's lease accounting software, including setup, modifications, renewals, reassessments, and ongoing maintenance of lease records.
• Prepare monthly lease accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review lease agreements and business arrangements to identify accounting implications and proper lease classifications.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure lease activity is captured timely and accurately.
• Prepare audit support and documentation related to lease accounting activities.
• Assist with evaluating new lease arrangements and modifications for appropriate accounting treatment.
• Support continuous improvement of lease accounting processes and controls.

General Ledger Accounting

• Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules for assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries as part of the monthly close process.
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Support preparation of financial reporting packages and management reporting schedules.

Cash, Prepaids & Fixed Assets

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for the Company's primary operating account.
• Monitor and reconcile cash activity, investigating and resolving reconciling items timely.
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules and prepare monthly amortization entries.
• Maintain fixed asset subledgers and supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly depreciation and fixed asset accounting entries.
• Assist with capital expenditure tracking and asset disposals.

Corporate & Technical Accounting Support

• Assist with accounting for intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Support accounting for debt arrangements, accrued interest, and financing-related activities.
• Assist with goodwill and intangible asset accounting, including maintenance of supporting schedules and monthly amortization calculations.
• Support equity accounting activities and maintenance of related supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounting for acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic transactions as assigned.
• Participate in technical accounting projects and special analyses under the direction of accounting leadership.

Audit Support & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Assist with requests from auditors and other business stakeholders.
• Support maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained accurately and in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.

Special Projects & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency.
• Assist with accounting system enhancements, integrations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by accounting leadership.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in public accounting, audit, corporate accounting, or a combination thereof.
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other financial systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business needs and evolving responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or active progress toward CPA certification.
• Public accounting experience with a national, regional, or local CPA firm.
• Experience administering lease accounting software such as Visual Lease, Lease Accelerator, CoStar Real Estate Manager, Lucernex, or similar platforms.
• Experience with acquisitions, purchase accounting, or integration activities.
• Experience in consulting, engineering, professional services, or project-based industries.
• Familiarity with debt accounting, equity accounting, goodwill, and intangible asset accounting.
• Experience working within a multi-entity environment.
• Experience with enterprise accounting systems and financial reporting tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to learn and apply accounting guidance to real-world business transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple processes and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to challenge existing processes and identify efficiencies.
• Strong adaptability and comfort working in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization.
• Desire to expand technical accounting knowledge and develop into broader accounting leadership responsibilities over time.