Staff Accountant

The Honest Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Honest Company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Los Angeles team. You will process accounting transactions, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and support monthly close processes.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to analyze financial data across the general ledger. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare reports for audits, and contribute to continuous improvements including automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration is required.
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience requested.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals and support month-end close.
• Reconcile data to general ledger across systems.
• Record month-end accruals, prepaid amortizations, fixed assets.
• Prepare deliverables for financial statements and audits.
• Investigate variances with monthly balance sheet and P&L analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business drivers.
• Provide ad hoc analyses and analytics as needed.
• Identify opportunities for AI/automation in finance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

SOX controls

Job description

We appreciate your interest in employment with The Honest Company! The Honest Company is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law. If you need assistance in completing this application or with the application process because of a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at 1.888.862.8818 or 1.310.857.3020.

About Us

The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST) is a personal care company dedicated to creating cleanly-formulated and sustainably-designed products spanning categories across diapers, wipes, baby personal care, beauty, apparel, household care and wellness. Launched in 2012, the Company is on a mission to challenge ingredients, ideals, and industries through the power of the Honest brand, the Honest team, and the Honest Standard. For more information about the Honest Standard and the Company, please visit www.honest.com.

We're on a mission to empower people to live happy, healthy lives. We're a wellness brand with values rooted in consciousness, community, transparency, and design. Every day and in every way, we hold ourselves to an Honest standard. We believe that it is our responsibility to do our part to help create a healthy and sustainable future for all.

The Role

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.

What you'll do:

• 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

What you'll need:

• 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

Bonus points for:

• 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

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $