Staff Accountant, Finance Automation & AI

SprintRay • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $80,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for finance, accounting, and technology? At SprintRay, we’re looking for a Staff Accountant, Finance Automation & AI to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with solid accounting knowledge who is excited to help build the automated future of finance. While this role requires a strong accounting foundation, it will also focus on improving finance workflows through AI, automation, data analysis, and system integrations. You will partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, AP, AR, Cost Accounting, and IT to identify manual processes, develop automation tools, and implement AI-powered solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The expected allocation of responsibilities is approximately 60% accounting and finance operations support and 40% automation, AI, and process improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and 3+ years of general accounting, month-end close, finance operations, audit, or related experience; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, financial statements, reconciliations, transaction flows, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookups.
• Experience with ERP systems or financial reporting systems is required; Odoo experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented team player with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to coordinate globally under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• IFRS knowledge is a plus.
• Odoo experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience using generative AI or low-code automation tools to optimize data analysis and workflow productivity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations monthly, ensuring all reconciling items are identified, documented, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Assist in executing the month-end and year-end close process, including the preparation and posting of journal entries (accruals, prepaid amortization, deferrals, and reclassifications) in accordance with established close calendars.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, pulling supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
• Ensure all accounting activities are performed in compliance with the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies; proactively research and apply relevant guidance for new or complex transactions.
• Maintain and adhere to internal control procedures over financial reporting, including proper documentation of journal entries and reconciliations; assist in identifying control gaps and recommending process improvements.
• Utilize the company ERP system to record journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and extract reports; assist in testing and validating system updates as needed.
• Identify, research, and implement opportunities to integrate AI-powered tools and workflow automation platforms to streamline Finance processes, reduce manual work, and improve data accuracy.
• Partner with Finance and IT stakeholders to design, test, and maintain automation workflows for recurring accounting and reporting activities, including data preparation, reconciliations, approvals, exception tracking, and process notifications.
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned, including system implementations, process improvement efforts, and other finance department priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level