Senior Corporate Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing over 1,100 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. Client focused and service oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

The Role

The Senior Corporate Accountant is a key member of the corporate accounting team, responsible for supporting the company’s accounting operations with a focus on more complex accounting areas, financial reporting, and the month-end close process. This role reflects an evolution from core staff-level responsibilities and includes increased ownership, analytical responsibilities, and oversight of workflow across accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable 

• Perform and review accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Oversee invoice processing, payments, and collections follow-up
• Resolve more complex AP/AR issues and ensure accuracy and completeness

Treasury

• Monitor and manage bank account activity
• Assist with wires and intercompany transactions, including international payments
• Support cash management and reconciliation processes

Month-End and Quarter-End Close

• Prepare and review journal entries
• Perform and review general ledger account reconciliations
• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close process to ensure timely completion
• Perform balance sheet and income statement analysis, including variance explanations

Financial Reporting Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Perform profitability analysis, including review of time tracking and cost allocations
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis for management

Payroll & Other Accounting Functions

• Support payroll processing and related reconciliations, as applicable
• Maintain accuracy and integrity across general accounting functions

Audit and Reporting Support

• Assist with external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Coordinate annual 1099 reporting

General

• Collaborate with team members and management to support corporate accounting functions
• Provide guidance and support to Staff Accountants and assist in workflow coordination
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or designated leadership

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required (or equivalent practical experience)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• 3–6+ years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong Analytical & problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Trident Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.