Staff Accountant

trinitysolarextcs; New Jersey; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Solar, a leading residential solar company in New Jersey, seeks a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes while supporting audits and financial reporting.

The role offers broad exposure to accounting areas, process improvements, and collaboration across departments. CPA-track and ERP experience are appreciated as you grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2-5 years of accounting or financial operations experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, financial records, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze general ledger activity and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and other financial records for accuracy.
• Assist with financial reports, schedules, and analysis for leadership.
• Research discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with policies, GAAP, and requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to answer accounting questions and support operations.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve accounting processes.
• Gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CPA-track (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Build Your Accounting Career. Expand Your Experience. Make an Impact.

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career?

Trinity Solar, one of the nation’s leading residential solar companies, is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to build broad experience, take ownership of meaningful work, and gain exposure to multiple areas of a fast-moving business.

You’ll work on everything from general ledger accounting and reconciliations to financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and process improvement. More importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to understand the why behind the numbers and see how your work connects to the performance of the business.

If you're detail-oriented, analytical, curious, and looking for a place where you can continue developing your accounting career, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation: $95,000-$120,000/year plus 10% annual bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, financial records, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze general ledger activity and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and other financial records to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with financial reports, schedules, and analysis for leadership.
• Research discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
• Help ensure accounting activities comply with company policies, GAAP, and applicable requirements.
• Partner with teams across the organization to resolve accounting questions and support financial operations.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve accounting processes.
• Gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Handle confidential financial information with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Support additional accounting and finance initiatives as the business evolves.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of accounting, financial operations, or related experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience and/or CPA or CPA-track experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with financial data.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• A proactive mindset—you’re comfortable asking questions, digging into the details, and looking for better ways to get things done.

Why Trinity Solar?

This is more than an opportunity to process transactions and close the books. You'll have the chance to broaden your accounting experience, work alongside experienced finance professionals, contribute to process improvements, and build skills that can take your career to the next level.

If you're looking for a role where you can learn, contribute, and grow, we want to hear from you.

Build your experience. Grow your skills. Take the next step with Trinity Solar.