Staff Accountant

Company: Triton International
Location: Purchase
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Staff Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Manager, Accounting & Reporting
LOCATION: Purchase, NY
I. THE COMPANY:
Triton International Limited ("Triton") (NYSE: TRTN) www.trtn.com is the world's largest lessor of intermodal freight containers and chassis, with approximately $12 billion in assets generating over $1.5 billion in annual revenue. Triton leases its fleet of containers to virtually all of the world's largest shipping lines under a variety of short-term and long-term leasing structures designed to help the shipping lines finance their growth, improve their operating efficiency and better balance their global trade flows. Triton operates its business through 20 offices in 16 countries, and services its customers through a network of around 400 third-party operated depot facilities spread across 46 countries.
II. FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant will have direct involvement in the business operations. This individual will be a contributing member of the department, responsible for supporting the accounting group across various areas of activity including monthly close process, external reporting processes, SOX support, balance sheet accounts, and P&L and ad-hoc projects. The individual will be expected to quickly learn and understand current processes, assess those processes, and ultimately make suggestions for improvements where appropriate.
III. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Reporting

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• Direct involvement in the preparation of SEC quarterly and annual filings: assist with preparation of 10Q and 10K reports and other periodic filings (e.g. 8K).
  
• Assist with preparation and compilation of financial statements and footnotes.
  
• Work with team members to obtain appropriate support for internal and external audits.
  
  Accounting Close
  
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  • Assist with accounting close process; responsible for preparation of various account reconciliations and accounting entries.
    
  • Assist with preparation of cash flow worksheets and equity reconciliations.
    
  • Assist with monthly analytics and financial presentations.
    
    Others
    
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    • Assist with technical accounting memos to support accounting positions for transactions
      
    • Assist with process enhancements around financial reporting
      
    • Work on ad hoc projects as needed
      
      IV. REQUIREMENTS:
      
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      • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
        
      • CPA completed or in process preferred
        
      • 1-3 years of public accounting experience required
        
      • Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills; PowerPoint desirable
        
      • Big 4 accounting experience preferred
        
        V. KEY COMPETENCIES:
        
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        • Good oral and written communication skills
          
        • Strong analytical skills
          
        • Attention to detail and strict adherence to deadlines
          
        • Meticulous and highly organized with robust work ethic and a positive attitude
          
        • Strong interpersonal skills - must be comfortable working within a team environment
          
        • Must be at a commutable distance (within 50 miles) to the Purchase office
          
          In many locations, we are currently operating in a hybrid model due to the ongoing pandemic, and all our employees will shortly be expected to be in the office three days per week. To support a healthy and safe work environment for all our employees, and subject to applicable laws, we expect all candidates to be vaccinated or to be approved for a medical or religious accommodation prior to being employed at Triton.
          Triton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

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