Staff Accountant

About the role

Los Angeles based, Internet Brands is currently seeking a Staff Accountant. This position will report to the Accounting Supervisor and have broad exposure working on many different tasks for a dynamic and growing Company. Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all phases of closing and reporting including preparation of journal entries.
• Prepare analysis and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Maintain appropriate recurring and reversing journal entries, accruals, and prepaid schedules where necessary.
• Analyze variances in income statements and balance sheet accounts.
• Serve as liaison between operations, general accounting, payroll, and FP&A teams to answer questions and provide guidance.
• Ensures compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepares audit schedules for interim and annual external audits.
• Assist in special ad-hoc projects as required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, or economics.
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus.
• 1 to 3 years of accounting experience preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office and Google applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Self‑starter and detail‑oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi‑task.
• Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to perform efficiently and accurately in a fast‑paced dynamic environment.

Benefits

In addition to our awesome culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family.

• Health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.