Staff Accountant

Sugaredandbronzed; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Complimentary Sugaring + Tanning

Job summary

Sugared + Bronzed is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to manage AP, GL maintenance, and month-end close across 50+ locations. You will work in QuickBooks Online, Rippling, and other spend/reporting platforms in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, strong Excel/Google Sheets, and collaborative cross-functional skills. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; AP and month-end close.
• Experience with multi-location or retail environments preferred.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online; familiarity with Rippling or similar spend management is a plus.
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Comfort with AI tools and automation in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounts payable cycle: coding, entering bills, approvals, and timely payments.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform month-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure consistent GL coding across locations.
• Assist with annual financial audit: schedules and documentation.
• Support sales tax, business licenses and other filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Rippling

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

SUGARED + BRONZED has redefined airbrush tanning with a proprietary solution and reintroduced an all-natural, ancient Egyptian method of hair removal called sugaring. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional services in vibrant, welcoming spaces that elevate your experience and brighten your day.

Sugared + Bronzed is a fast-growing beauty brand with more than 50 sugaring and spray tanning salons across multiple states. Our accounting team is small and hands-on, and keeps the books for every one of them.

The Staff Accountant owns the day-to-day general ledger: accounts payable, GL maintenance, monthly balance sheet reconciliations and the month-end close. You will work in QuickBooks Online, Rippling and our other spend and reporting platforms.

We are looking for someone detail-oriented, deadline-driven and comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, ideally with experience in retail or a multi-location service business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable

• Own the full AP cycle: receive, code and enter vendor bills, route them for approval and schedule payments so vendors are paid accurately and on time.
• Code spend to the correct account and location across 50+ salons and keep vendor records clean and current.
• Manage the monthly rent payment calendar and landlord portals for all store locations, track lease obligations and escape discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies.

General ledger and month-end close

• Prepare and post journal entries in QuickBooks Online, including accruals, prepaids and recurring entries.
• Maintain clean, consistent GL coding across departments and locations.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank, credit card, prepaids, accrued liabilities, fixed assets and clearing accounts) and clear reconciling items promptly.
• Work the month-end and quarter-end close calendar, hit deadlines and flag issues early.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and record additions, disposals and depreciation.

Reporting, audit and process

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial audit and respond to auditor requests.
• Support sales tax, business license and other filings with accurate, timely data.
• Document accounting processes and help improve them.
• Collaborate with operations, real estate and HR on accounting questions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of accounting experience. Accounts payable and month-end close experience required
• • multi-location or retail experience preferred.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online. Experience with Rippling or a similar spend management platform is a plus.
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Comfortable using AI tools and automation in daily work, or eager to learn.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to manage recurring schedules and deadlines independently.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fun, collaborative space that embraces change and innovation.
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation and holidays.
• Complimentary Sugaring + Tanning services and products. Get ready for the glow!
• Opportunities for future role mobility and professional development.