Staff Accountant

The Honest Company • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $65,000 - $84,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Honest Company has kicked off a search for a Staff Accountant! You’ll be responsible for processing accounting transactions, preparation of journal entries and reconciliations, compiling and analyzing financial reports, providing ad hoc analysis, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and providing general accounting support to the Accounting Department. We’re looking for a highly-organized, accountable (pun intended) team player who operates with efficiency, urgency, and discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, month-end close processes and financial analysis tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, Vlookups, and pivot tables
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach

Nice To Haves

• Public company experience at a National firm
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA designation (strongly preferred)
• Experience in a CPG or inventory-based business
• Experience with top tier ERP and related reporting applications
• Experience with SOX/internal controls in a public company environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and underlying analysis to support the month-end close process
• Reconcile data from various sources and systems to the general ledger to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting
• Perform various general ledger accounting tasks, including but not limited to recording month-end accruals, prepaid amortizations, fixed asset transactions, expense reclasses, and other adjusting journal entries
• Prepare various deliverables to support the preparation of the financial statements and respond to requests for information from business functions
• Investigate variances by preparing monthly balance sheet and P&L flux analyses to provide clear, insightful commentary to accounting leadership
• Perform research for technical accounting purposes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and ensure accurate financial results
• Compile analysis/reports for the quarterly reviews, annual audit, tax return preparation or other audits
• Prepare/assist with any other ad hoc analysis or analytics as needed
• Identify opportunities for AI/automation initiative

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: top-tier health, dental, and vision plans
• 401k with Company Match
• Wellness & Fitness: monthly fitness reimbursement and, for those in our Playa Vista office, an onsite gym
• Work-Life Balance: generous and flexible vacation policy
• Family-Friendly Leave: generous maternity and paternity leave
• Ownership & Equity: Every full time employee is granted equity
• Education Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

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