Staff Accountant
Aristotle · Los Angeles, CA · 2 mo ago
HybridAccountingFull-time
About the role
This role supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the firm, helping ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial data. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage routine tasks while understanding how their work contributes to the broader accounting function.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable and review invoices ensuring signatory authority, approval limits, and correct coding to the proper general ledger accounts and entities.
- Ensure timely payment of all invoices in accordance with vendor terms and agreed payment batch schedules.
- Assist with the month-end and year-end closing process, including booking journal entries, reconciling accounts, identifying account variances, preparing financial statement support schedules, and management reports.
- Review corporate card expenses and reimbursements for compliance with company policies and approval workflows, and support employees with related questions.
- Monitor the AP and T&E inboxes, responding to employee and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
- Support T&E training on company expense policies and travel system for new employees and as needed.
- Assist with annual 1099 filings.
- Substantiate financial transactions by reviewing documents and ensuring proper supporting schedules.
- Assist in implementing and documenting procedures necessary to maintain and improve internal controls.
- Manage time effectively, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines.
- Assist with departmental budgeting activities, including ongoing budget vs. actual analysis.
- Assist with year-end audits and quarterly reviews, including preparation of audit schedules and related requests.
- Perform general and ad hoc project support as required.
Requirements
- 1 - 2 years of progressive general accounting and/or corporate finance experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Accounting, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred.
- CPA license is a plus but not required.
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and accurate.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to learn quickly, apply new information, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
- Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills (lookups, formulas, pivot tables, charts, etc.).
- Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and drive results.
- Experience with NetSuite, Tipalti, or Ramp is a plus.
- Ability to understand and apply company financial policies and procedures.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and integrity (including maintaining confidentiality).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off, including an annual Employee Volunteer Day
- Life, Critical Illness, Disability, and Accidental Injury Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
- Company events and employee discount programs
Pay
Compensation Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 plus discretionary bonus.
Schedule
Location: Hybrid – Los Angeles, CA
Our Core Values
- We place our clients’ interests first.
- We act with integrity.
- We achieve excellence through accountability and collaboration.
- We empower our employees.
- We are respectful.
- We value community.