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Junior Staff Accountant

Job in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 90899, USA
Listing for: CarParts.com
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-21
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 71000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 71000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Summary of Position

We are seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role will report directly to the Accounting Transformation Manager and will play a hands‑on role in supporting the month‑end close process while partnering on initiatives to innovate, streamline, and automate accounting workflows. The ideal candidate is eager to build a strong accounting foundation, take ownership of core close responsibilities, and leverage modern tools—including AI and automation—to drive efficiency and accuracy across the accounting function.

You

Will
  • Prepare and post routine and recurring journal entries to support the monthly close process
  • Assist with month‑end close activities, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules
  • Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items in a timely manner
  • Support the Accounting Transformation Manager in identifying opportunities to automate, standardize, and improve accounting processes
  • Partner on the design and implementation of AI‑enabled tools, workflows, and reporting solutions to improve efficiency and data quality
  • Assist with maintaining and improving documentation of accounting processes and controls
  • Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and providing supporting documentation
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with AP, FP&A, and other operational teams as needed
  • Contribute to ad hoc accounting projects and continuous improvement initiatives
You Must Have
  • Solid understanding of core accounting principles and basic U.S. GAAP concepts
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, lookups, and basic data analysis
  • Interest in learning and applying automation, AI tools, and emerging accounting technologies
  • Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with hands‑on responsibilities
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate and ask questions
  • Curious, proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes—not just execute them
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 1–2 years of accounting experience
  • Exposure to ERP systems such as Microsoft d365 a plus
  • CPA eligibility or intent to pursue CPA is a plus, but not required

A reasonable salary estimate for this role based on experience, education, and geographic location is: $65,000–$71,000.

is an equal‑opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring that we fulfill this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

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