What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at CALPAK?
CALPAK is a Los Angeles-based travel lifestyle brand known for thoughtfully designed luggage and travel accessories. Since 1989, we've built a reputation for quality and style, and we're continuing to grow as a team that values collaboration, ownership, and getting the details right.
We're looking for a Staff Accountant to support our day-to-day accounting operations and help keep our financial processes accurate and efficient. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid accounting foundation who's eager to grow their skills, work cross-functionally, and contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day full cycle accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Assist with the monthly financial close process, including preparing journal entries, monthly accruals, and reconciling data from various sources and platforms to the general ledger to ensure accuracy
- Reconcile bank statements and corporate credit cards monthly
- Collaborate with the accounting/finance team and cross-functional teams to maintain, improve, and support accounting processes
- Assist with preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements, including flux analysis, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
- Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as needed
- Provide any additional support as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2-4 years of relevant experience working in accounting or finance departments
- Solid understanding of US GAAP principles, internal controls, and month-end close processes
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of Google Suite
- Familiarity with spend management platforms such as Bill.com, Expensify, or RAMP is a plus
- Power BI experience is a plus
- Experience with Shopify and ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus)
Why CALPAK: Benefits & Perks:
- Annual bonus plan
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- 401K w/ company matching
- Life insurance & Disability coverage
- Accrued paid time off & floating holidays
- Monthly wellness credits
- Dog friendly office
- Employee discount
Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to other requirements and conditions