Accounting Manager

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.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody’s perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager applies GAAP in performing account reconciliations, analyzing financial transaction, preparing journal entries, and preparing financial reports. The Accounting Manager 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 assisting in the direction/guidance of other accountants and review of staff work product.

Essential Duties/Responsibilites

• Complete monthly financial close activities in complex areas within Accounting
• Consult with and review journal entries prepared by accountants.
• Reconcile and analyze complex balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Lead and assist in multiple audits throughout the year, including financial statement audit, tax, GST, etc.
• Facilitate coordination of audit tasks, requests, and communications
• 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.
• Perform technical accounting research into complex accounting issues to determine the appropriate treatment and support assessment with ASC references.
• Maintain a general understanding of intercompany accounting and associated journal entries.
• Assist and support cross functional projects as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

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

Work Experience

• Typically 8+ years experience in a progressive accounting environment
• Experience in accounting with a public company and/or medium or larger public accounting firm with high volume transactions and a disciplined close process preferred 

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)- preferred
• Chartered Accountant (CA)- preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent theoretical and practical grasp of GAAP. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Proficient understanding of US and Indian GAAP accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of Indian tax laws and Indian accounting standards
• Understanding of accounting processes and ERP systems. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Experience in Sarbanes Oxley (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)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; advanced Excel skills required including: nested formulas, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Indexing
• Good verbal and written skills. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Have excellent follow through and the ability to effectively prioritize work. (Intermediate proficiency)

Work Environment:

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work 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.
• This position is 100% in office

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 [email protected] to request such an accommodation.