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 partner cross-functionally across the organization. The role contributes to month-end and quarter-end close, maintaining accurate and timely books in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, eager to learn, and able to work quickly without compromising accuracy. The company was founded in 2022, has raised $1 billion in funding, and has more than 500 employees across five global offices. It is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London. This role is identified as onsite in the posting. The stated base salary range is $88,000–$110,000, excluding additional earnings such as bonuses, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
At least 2 years of accounting experience in public accounting or at a startup or high-growth technology or manufacturing company.
Strong understanding of US GAAP.
Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as NetSuite.
Tech-savvy, able to learn new systems quickly, and comfortable with automation and AI tools.
Hands-on, growth-oriented approach to accounting operations and ability to navigate a fast-paced, changing startup environment.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience at a Big Four firm is preferred.
CPA license or CPA candidate status.

Responsibilities

Process high-volume daily accounting transactions, including Ramp corporate card review and coding, travel and expense processing, general ledger activity, and daily cash and bank activity, following 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 audits by preparing and delivering timely, accurate documentation to external auditors.
Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and help implement workflows, AI automation, and systems.
Assist with ad hoc reporting and ongoing projects as needed.