Sr. Staff Accountant

About the role

The Senior Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records. They will also assist in the preparation of internal monthly financial statements, review and oversee intercompany balances, analyze revenue and expense accounts, liaise with foreign subsidiaries, assist with external and internal audits and tax returns, and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements by identifying workflow inefficiencies and implementing solutions, including system automation
• Assist in special ad-hoc projects as assigned
• Partner with the Assistant Controller to drive the month-end and year-end close processes
• Review and oversee intercompany balances
• Analyze revenue and expense accounts to ensure accuracy
• Work with the FP&A team and other departments to understand and explain variances between actual results and budgets/forecasts
• Liaise with foreign subsidiaries to complete global analyses and resolve any issues identified
• Assist with external and internal audits and preparation of tax returns by compiling required documentation and preparing various schedules and support
• Help in determining proper internal controls and segregation of duties
• Research, resolve, and respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely manner

Requirements

• 4+ years related experience in accounting or finance; public accounting or public company experience strongly preferred
• CPA or equivalent license preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX requirements
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel applications and formulas
• Basic understanding of accounting systems; NetSuite experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced accounting environment with flexibility to take on new duties as needed amidst changing priorities
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CPA or equivalent license preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel applications and formulas
• Basic understanding of accounting systems; NetSuite experience preferred
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Excel applications and formulas
• Basic understanding of accounting systems; NetSuite experience preferred

Benefits

• Voted “Best Places to Work”
• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k Matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), LTD & STD
• Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)
• Learning & Development Program (educational tool)
• Flexible work schedules
• Wellness Resources
• Equity

Pay

$95,000 - $110,000 USD

Schedule

Hybrid, with 2 in-office days per week in our Santa Monica office.