Staff Accountant

CarParts.com; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

CarParts.com is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant in Long Beach, California. This role supports the month-end close process while seeking to innovate and automate accounting workflows. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting and some experience.

The position emphasizes core responsibilities such as journal entries, reconciliations, and collaborating cross-functionally. Candidates should demonstrate a proactive approach and interest in accounting technologies.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting experience.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and apply automation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to support month-end close.
• Assist with reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support automation of accounting processes.

Skills

Understanding of core accounting principles

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Interest in automation and AI tools

Strong communication skills

Curious and proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

Summary of Position

We are seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role will report directly to the Accounting Transformation Manager and will play a hands‑on role in supporting the month‑end close process while partnering on initiatives to innovate, streamline, and automate accounting workflows. The ideal candidate is eager to build a strong accounting foundation, take ownership of core close responsibilities, and leverage modern tools—including AI and automation—to drive efficiency and accuracy across the accounting function.

You Will

• Prepare and post routine and recurring journal entries to support the monthly close process
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items in a timely manner
• Support the Accounting Transformation Manager in identifying opportunities to automate, standardize, and improve accounting processes
• Partner on the design and implementation of AI‑enabled tools, workflows, and reporting solutions to improve efficiency and data quality
• Assist with maintaining and improving documentation of accounting processes and controls
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and providing supporting documentation
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with AP, FP&A, and other operational teams as needed
• Contribute to ad hoc accounting projects and continuous improvement initiatives

You Must Have

• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and basic U.S. GAAP concepts
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, lookups, and basic data analysis
• Interest in learning and applying automation, AI tools, and emerging accounting technologies
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with hands‑on responsibilities
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate and ask questions
• Curious, proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes—not just execute them

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1–2 years of accounting experience
• Exposure to ERP systems such as Microsoft d365 a plus
• CPA eligibility or intent to pursue CPA is a plus, but not required

A reasonable salary estimate for this role based on experience, education, and geographic location is: $65,000–$71,000.

CarParts.com is an equal‑opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring that we fulfill this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.