Staff Accountant

Work Location: Sit 'n Sleep HQ - 14300 S. Main St. Gardena CA 90248

Full Time / In-Office

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will support the Accounting Department to ensure that the business is following proper state and federal regulations. They will perform wide range of accounting tasks to ensure deadlines are met; records are accurate and assist in monthly closing. They will also prepare various reports/schedules to support the financial statements.

Reports to

Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Essential Functions

• Prepare, process, and post journal entries to the general ledger, including recurring, adjusting, accrual, prepaid expense, and other month-end entries.
• Prepare monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies and variances.
• Prepare account analyses and weekly/monthly schedules to support financial reporting.
• Review expense reports for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, and compliance with Company policies.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and financial analyses.
• Analyze account balances and financial results, investigate significant fluctuations, and provide supporting explanations.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and monitoring.
• Assist with annual audit preparation by compiling financial records, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Support accounting projects, process improvements, and other financial initiatives as assigned.
• Provide reporting and analysis related to Power BI
• Perform other accounting duties and provide support to Senior Manager and the Controller as needed.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, policies, procedures, and GAAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of BusinessObjects and Power BI is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and other sensitive Company information.

Work Environment

• Office environment with constant interruptions.
• Extended hours working with a computer display.
• Position requires work at a computer/video display terminal and desk for extensive periods of time.

Physical Demands

• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required for this position this position.
• Agility of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to view computer monitors and reading various documents.
• Requires regular twisting/turning/squatting/bending/reaching/lifting and prolonged periods at a stationary/mobile workstation.

Sit 'n Sleep will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Sit 'n Sleep. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations should submit a written request may contact the Human Resources Department via email at hr@sitnsleep.com or via telephone at 310-608-6838.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 3-5 years related experience.

Work authorization requirements

Sit 'n Sleep participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Sit 'n Sleep is an AA/ EEO employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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