Staff Accountant

CHAOS Industries•El Segundo, CA

2d•$88,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and collaborate across the organization. The role contributes to month-end and quarter-end close, helping ensure the company’s books are accurate and completed on schedule. The ideal candidate is proactive, eager to learn, and able to work quickly without compromising accuracy in a fast-paced, changing environment. The Staff Accountant will process accounting transactions, prepare close-related entries and schedules, assist with GAAP financial statements and audit documentation, and work with teams across the business to support accurate financial reporting. The role will also help improve processes through new workflows, automation, and systems. CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London. The company has raised $1 billion in funding and has more than 500 employees across five global offices. The stated base salary range is $88,000–$110,000; additional compensation may include stock options and annual bonuses. The role is identified as onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
At least 2 years of accounting experience in public accounting or at a start-up or high-growth technology or manufacturing company.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining accuracy.
Proactive approach and eagerness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Big Four public accounting experience.
CPA license or CPA candidate status.
Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as NetSuite.
Strong understanding of US GAAP.
Tech-savvy, with a track record of learning new systems quickly and comfort with automation and AI tools.
Passion for accounting operations and growth, a hands-on mentality, and ability to navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing start-up environment.

Responsibilities

Process high-volume day-to-day accounting transactions, including corporate card review and coding, travel and expense processing, general ledger activity, and daily cash and bank activity, in accordance with company policy.
Support month-end and quarter-end close by preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, fixed asset additions, prepaid expense amortization, and supporting schedules for review by senior team members.
Assist with GAAP financial statements, including intercompany transactions, and support senior team members with trial balance review and technical research.
Collaborate with FP&A, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering to support accurate financial reporting and operational alignment.
Support annual audit initiatives by preparing and delivering timely, accurate documentation to external auditors.
Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and help implement new workflows, AI automation, and systems.
Assist with ad hoc reporting and ongoing projects as needed.