Jobs · Accounting · California

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.

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