Staff Accountant

Daybreak•Los Angeles, CA

36d

About The Position

About Daybreak We help millions breathe easier at night, so they can sleep better and live healthier. Our custom fit sleep apnea dental device empowers patients to take control of their health by allowing doctor directed care to unfold completely at home. We are committed to making the path to better health as convenient as possible by guiding every step, from virtual doctor visits to insurance billing. With Daybreak, better sleep isn’t just a dream. It’s a reality. (thedaybreak.com [http://thedaybreak.com]) As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a highly detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team and work closely with our Controller to support Daybreak’s accounting operations and financial reporting.

Requirements

3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles
Experience with payroll, month end close, and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience with revenue recognition, billing, or payment-related accounting
Experience with payroll and/or expense management platforms such as Justworks, Ramp, or similar systems is a plus
Experience working with an ERP or accounting system
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset and willingness to roll up your sleeves

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-growth startup environment
Experience in healthcare, healthcare technology, SaaS, or payments
Experience supporting audits and tax filings
Experience helping build or improve accounting processes and internal controls

Responsibilities

Own bi-weekly payroll processing and end-to-end payroll administration and multi-state compliance, leveraging strong time management and cross-departmental collaboration to execute seamless offboarding and timely final paycheck processing in accordance with state labor laws.
Own the daily revenue and refund postings, and research discrepancies as needed.
Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately recorded
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Assist with accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts
Assist with financial reporting and preparation of internal management reports
Maintain organized and accurate accounting documentation
Support annual audits, tax filings, and other external reporting requirements
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting questions and ensure accurate financial data
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting
Assist the Controller with ad hoc financial analysis and accounting projects
Help build scalable accounting processes and infrastructure as Daybreak grows