Staff Accountant

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hybrid
73K-77K Annually
Junior
Retail
The Role
Supports daily accounting operations, including journal entries, account and bank reconciliations, month-end close, sales and use tax filings, expense reports, credit card administration, fixed assets, accounts payable, vendor inquiries, and general ledger analysis. Ensures accurate financial records, GAAP compliance, timely discrepancy resolution, and adherence to internal policies while supporting the Accounting Manager and Controller.
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Place Showroom is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. We’re looking for someone who is organized, analytical, proactive, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial records. In this role, you will support a broad range of accounting functions—including, journal entries, expense reporting, account analysis and reconciliations, and AR/AP—to ensure efficient daily operations and adherence to GAAP, month end close requirements, and internal policies.  

Key Responsibilities

    • Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close process 

    • Perform and analyze account reconciliations and investigate variances 

    • Prepare monthly sales and use tax filing 

    • Review employee expense reports for compliance with company policies  

    • Reconcile and administer company credit card accounts 

    • Maintain fixed asset schedules and record depreciation 

    • Analyze general ledger activity and resolve discrepancies 

    • Accounts payable processes and vendor statement reconciliations. Maintain relationships with vendors 

    • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, and accruals  

    • Respond to employee and vendor inquiries in a timely, professional, and solution  oriented manner  

    • Provide support to the Accounting Manager and Controller as needed  

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field  
  • Minimum of 2+ years of professional accounting experience  
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel  
  • Strong written communication skills  
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines  
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail  
  • Strong time management abilities 

Skills and Qualifications

  • Self-starter with the ability to prioritize workloads efficiently 
  • Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail 
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team 
  • Skilled in performing thorough data quality checks to maintain accuracy and reliability 
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities 
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) is a plus 
  • Familiarity with the retail or fashion industry is an advantage 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong time management abilities
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online
  • Familiarity with the retail or fashion industry
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
149 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

With showrooms in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta, Place is the brainchild of innovator and entrepreneur Leah Justman. Envisioning a showroom where emerging brands would be professionally nurtured and retailers would be professionally cared for; Place opened its doors in the heart of Los Angeles’ fashion district in 2005. Now home to brands including ASTR, Bec & Bridge, Magali Pascal, En Saison and more; our showroom’s business has always been to make your business a success. Whether you’re looking to introduce your inventive new line to buyers, or you’re looking to be the first on the block to carry the trends of tomorrow; you’ll find your place, in ours. Our visibility at fashion trade shows from coast to coast keeps us at the forefront of industry trends. We’ve created an infamous identity at trade shows like Project, and Coterie and have continued to please buyers from the most reputable major accounts. Our exquisite client-centric services keep us at the forefront of retailers’ minds. Place offers careers highlighting the most desired positions in the fashion industry. With departments in sales, communications, and operations, we cover all aspects of the industry. With our coveted brands and high volume accounts, we offer growth and many opportunities within the company. Place is always looking for the perfect candidates to join our strong and committed team. So, take a look around for now and we’ll look forward to meeting you at our Place very soon. www.placeshowroom.com

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