Lead Accountant

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.
TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.
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A Brief Overview
The Lead Accountant applies GAAP in performing account reconciliations, analyzing financial transaction, preparing journal entries, and preparing financial reports. The Lead Accountant utilizes their experience handling more complicated accounting issues and difficult reconciliations based on complexity, number of transactions, or risk. This role will support initiatives and process improvements, lending experience and higher-level understanding of accounting processes. Assisting management, this position acts in a lead role in the oversight of complex projects and the direction/guidance of other accountants and review of staff work product.
Locations
United States (Remote)
What you will do

• Complete monthly financial close activities in complex areas within Accounting
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Consult with and review journal entries prepared by accountants.
• Reconcile and analyze complex balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist in the implementation and ongoing operation and testing of SOX controls, ensuring that they function as intended.
• Assist in documenting internal processes/controls as well as developing improvements as appropriate.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet flux variances analyses for management reporting and quarterly for reviews and review of accountants explanations.
• Provide responses to auditor queries and assist in overall coordination of audit tasks, requests and communications.
• Perform technical accounting research into complex accounting issues to determine the appropriate treatment and support assessment with ASC references.
• Assist and support cross functional projects as necessary.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Master's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 6+ years experience in a progressive accounting environment, preferably in a Fortune 1000 size company and/or medium or larger public accounting firm with high volume transactions and a disciplined close process. required

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent theoretical and practical grasp of GAAP. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Understanding of accounting processes and ERP systems. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Experience in SOX control execution/documentation desirable. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Process oriented with strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, transforming environment. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Proficient with Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and the Internet. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Good verbal and written skills. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Have excellent follow through and the ability to effectively prioritize work. (Intermediate proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Applicable years of accounting experience to perform the duties of a CPA preferred or

Travel Requirements
Minimal
Work Environment

• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable home or office setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position may be considered remote and require reliable and consistent internet service.
  The salary range for this role is $76,000 to $182,400. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience.

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings: https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.
TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation.