Senior 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.

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 position performs activities involved in the maintenance and control of the general ledger in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position reviews and/or initiates and posts journal entries; monitors posted financial data; prepares financial analyses and reconciliations; researches and reviews transactions; and advises departments on proper coding.

Essential Duties/Responsibilites

• Responsible for monthly financial close activities including preparation, review and posting of journal entries.
• Reconcile and analyze assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variances analyses for management reporting.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports for management and external reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules and footnote input.
• Duties will include delivery of audit samples and interaction with auditors.
• Assist in documenting internal processes/controls as well as developing improvements as appropriate.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-comp
• Ensure compliance with India as well as US GAAP
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

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

Work Experience

• Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting - required
• Experience in accounting with a public company and/or medium or larger public accounting firm is preferred
• Experience in all phases of financial close work from general ledger through finished financial statements is preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient understanding of US and Indian GAAP accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of Indian tax laws and Indian accounting standards
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; advanced Excel skills required including: nested formulas, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Indexing
• Experience in Oracle / Oracle fusion preferred
• Strong analytical skills, exceptional organization and time management skills, and ability to work autonomously required.
• Ability to have professional judgment and to interact with different levels of management.
• Excellent follow through and the ability to effectively prioritize work

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 to request such an accommodation.