Staff Accountant, The Honest Company

• We’re looking for a highly-organized, accountable (pun intended) team player who operates with efficiency, urgency, and discipline
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 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

Desirable

• 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
• Prepare accurate and timely 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