Staff Accountant: GAAP, Analytics & Automation

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

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.