Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

A well-established cosmetics company is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to perform accurate account reconciliations. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90045

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Fully Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform account and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of accounting data.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and general ledger reviews.
• Analyze financial information and identify inconsistencies or variances.
• Utilize Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and accounting schedules.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.

• Advanced Excel skills, including experience working with formulas, pivot tables, and large data sets.

• Strong experience performing account reconciliations and researching discrepancies.

• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational abilities.

• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to work fully onsite Monday through Friday in Los Angeles, CA 90045. This position does not offer remote or hybrid work.

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