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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Job Summary

The Accountant applies GAAP in performing account reconciliations, analyzing financial transactions, preparing journal entries and preparing financial reports. The Accountant utilizes their experience to handle accounting issues and reconciliations. This role supports initiatives and process improvements and is responsible for maintaining consistency in GAAP reporting along with supporting audit requirements and SOX compliance. Further, the Accountant partners with FP&A to ensure reporting consistency and department alignment, including ensuring planning aligns with accounting policy and practices.

Essential Duties

• Performs monthly financial close activities, including journal entries
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts and analyze income statement accounts as assigned
• Analyzes expense accounts, developing a clear understanding of drivers and key performance indicators, ensuring consistency and accuracy
• Prepares balance sheet and income statement flux variance analyses monthly for management reporting and quarterly for 10Q reporting
• Supports SOX compliance relating to assigned areas of the business
• Supports forecasting specific OPEX accounts in concert with Manager and FP&A partners
• Supports preparation of monthly OPEX reporting for management
• Prepares audit PBC requests; develop responses to auditor questions and other inquiries
• Assists in documenting internal processes and controls, particularly for changes including creating/updating desktop procedures
• Supports implementing process improvements as appropriate
• Assists and supports cross functional projects as necessary
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the manager’s discretion

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education:

• BS in Accounting or a related field

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates):

• CPA or MBA beneficial

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting
• Experience in a Fortune 1000 size company (public traded) with a strict close process and/or public accounting experience preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent theoretical and practical grasp of GAAP
• Understanding of accounting processes and ERP systems
• Experience in SOX control execution/documentation desirable
• Effective communication - both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Takes initiative to follow up on pending issues and solve problems
• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting or remote as applicable
• 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States, except the role may not be performed in Colorado, Jersey City, NJ, or New York, NY.

As an applicant seeking to work in the state of California, city of Cincinnati, Ohio, state of Connecticut, state of Maryland, or state of Rhode Island you are entitled to information about the salary range for this role. Please contact recruiting@trinet.com for further information.

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.