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Salary: USD 68,000 - 84,000 / annual
The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST), a personal care company specializing in cleanly-formulated and sustainably-designed products across diapers, wipes, baby care, beauty, apparel, household care, and wellness, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting department.
You will be responsible for processing accounting transactions, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, compiling and analyzing financial reports, and providing ad hoc analysis to support the accounting team. Key responsibilities include:
• Prepare journal entries and underlying analysis to support month-end close processes
• Reconcile data from various sources and systems to the general ledger to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting
• Perform general ledger accounting tasks including month-end accruals, prepaid amortizations, fixed asset transactions, expense reclasses, and adjusting journal entries
• Prepare deliverables to support financial statement preparation and respond to business function requests
• Investigate variances by preparing monthly balance sheet and P&L flux analyses with clear commentary for accounting leadership
• Perform research for technical accounting purposes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and ensure accurate financial results
• Compile analysis and reports for quarterly reviews, annual audits, tax return preparation, and other audits
• Prepare and assist with ad hoc analysis and analytics as needed
• Identify opportunities for AI/automation initiatives
The role requires a highly organized, accountable team player who operates with efficiency, urgency, and discipline in a fast-paced environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 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 ability to prioritize effectively
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, collaborative approach
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
• Public company experience at a national firm
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA designation (strongly preferred)
• Experience in CPG or inventory-based business
• Experience with top-tier ERP and related reporting applications
• Experience with SOX/internal controls in a public company environment
