What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at First National Capital Corporation?
Location: Irvine, CA (on-site)
About First National Capital Corp – Irvine, CA
We’re the architects of CapEx capital. First National Capital designs and delivers creative private-credit solutions for mid-sized and large companies—beyond the limitations of traditional lending. With more than $4.5B funded across equipment, technology, aircraft, and complex projects, clients trust our independent capital strength, speed of execution, and advisory mindset to get high-stakes deals done.
The opportunity
We’re adding a Senior Accountant to support our growing finance and operations team. This is a hands-on role focused on lease accounting, monthly close, reconciliations, invoicing, and tax support within a fast-paced private-credit environment. You’ll work closely with the finance team and gain significant exposure to leasing structures, capital equipment funding, and complex transactions.
Leasing or banking experience is a significant plus. We are interested in strong accountants with curiosity, analytical skill, and the drive to learn an industry that moves quickly and values precision.
What you’ll do
Lease Accounting & Operations
• Set up and book new leases in the lease accounting system, LeasePlus.
• Prepare and review invoices, including recurring rents and lease-related charges.
• Reconcile lease activity, payment streams, deposits, and funding schedules.
• Support rate adjustments, rent-commencement validation, and schedule accuracy.
• Become the resident expert on ASC 842, Leases.
• Assist with the preparation and support of external audits
• Manage and reconcile monthly servicing payments to our banking partners
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with close timelines, workpapers, and variance analysis.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all assigned areas.
Tax & Compliance
• Support monthly and quarterly sales/use tax calculations and filings.
• Review and support annual business property tax returns with property tax
administrators.
• Ensure compliance with state-specific requirements and internal policies.
Data, Systems, & Process Improvement
• Analyze data across LeasePlus, Excel, T-Value, and NetSuite.
• Identify workflow gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen controls.
• Support enhancements to accounting, reporting, and booking processes.
• Streamline finance and accounting operations through new technology
What You’ll Bring
• 4–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Ability to extract, analyze, and reconcile data across systems.
• Ownership mindset with curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• Leasing or banking experience is a strong plus but not required.
• Experience with LeasePlus or another leasing/accounting system.
• Conceptual understanding of ASC 842 – Leases or demonstrated experience mastering complex accounting standards.
• NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Irvine.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Career Growth & Development
This role offers meaningful opportunities to take on expanded responsibility as the company continues to scale. Senior Accountants at FNC gain exposure to close management, technical accounting, process leadership, and cross-functional initiatives—experience that can support progression into broader roles over time, including Assistant Controller–level responsibilities.
Actual advancement will depend on individual performance, readiness, and business needs, but the environment here rewards growth-minded team members who take ownership and deliver high-quality work.
How success will be measured
• Accuracy and timeliness of lease booking, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Quality of month-end close support and reduction of reconciliation issues.
• Clean tax filings and dependable compliance support.
• Effective cross-functional communication with Sales, Syndication, Portfolio Management, and Documentation.
• Initiative in process improvement and ownership of assigned areas.
Why First National
• Work at the intersection of private credit, structured finance, and real-asset funding.
• Fast, straightforward execution with a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Visible impact—your work directly supports large, complex funding transactions.
• Exposure to unique leasing, tax, and funding structures; rarely found in traditional accounting roles.
Compensation & benefits
• Competitive base salary: $75,000 to $110,000, depending on experience.
• Annual bonus opportunity tied to performance and business impact.
• 401(k), medical, dental, PTO, and professional development support.
Salary : $75,000 - $110,000