Staff Accountant

internetbrands; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

EAP & wellness

Voluntary benefits: home, auto & pet

Job summary

Internet Brands, based in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Staff Accountant to report to the Accounting Supervisor and contribute across closing, reporting, and project work. You’ll prepare journal entries, reconcile GL accounts, and support audits in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a BS/BA in accounting or economics, 1–3 years of accounting experience, and preferably a CPA or CPA candidate. Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems is required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in accounting, finance, or economics.
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office and Google applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Self-starter with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of closing and reporting including journal entries.
• Prepare analysis and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Maintain recurring and reversing journal entries, accruals, and prepaid schedules.
• Analyze variances in income statements and balance sheet accounts.
• Serve as liaison between operations, general accounting, payroll, and FP&A teams.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare audit schedules for interim and external audits.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects as required.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Education

BS/BA in accounting/finance/economics

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Los Angeles based, Internet Brands is currently seeking a Staff Accountant. This position will report to the Accounting Supervisor and have broad exposure working on many different tasks for a dynamic and growing Company.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all phases of closing and reporting including preparation of journal entries.
• Prepare analysis and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Maintain appropriate recurring and reversing journal entries, accruals, and prepaid schedules where necessary.
• Analyze variances in income statements and balance sheet accounts.
• Serve as liaison between operations, general accounting, payroll, and FP&A teams to answer questions and provide guidance.
• Ensures compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepares audit schedules for interim and annual external audits.
• Assist in special ad-hoc projects as required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, or economics.
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus.
• 1 to 3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office and Google applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Self-starter and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to perform efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

About Internet Brands

At Internet Brands, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the compensation for this role to start at $60k and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

In addition to our awesome culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our benefits include health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services. In addition, employees can take advantage of voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance, and discounted legal and financial services.

Internet Brands, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus.

Internet Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

Notice to California residents: you can find information about our privacy practices, on: https://www.internetbrands.com/work-with-us/cpra