Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Aristotle

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role at Aristotle, located in Los Angeles, CA with a hybrid work model. Aristotle is a majority employee-owned investment management organization specializing in equity and fixed income portfolio management for institutional and advisory clients around the world. This role is crucial for supporting the firm’s day-to-day accounting operations, helping to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial data. The Staff Accountant’s work directly contributes to the broader accounting function and the overall financial integrity of the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $65000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the firm.
• Mission: This person ensures accurate and timely financial data through general ledger, accounts payable, and reimbursement activities.
• Tech Stack: NetSuite, Tipalti, Ramp, Microsoft Word, Excel (lookups, formulas, pivot tables, charts)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable: Process and review accounts payable, ensuring proper authorization, coding, and timely payments to vendors.
• Month-End Close: Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial report preparation.
• Expense Management: Review corporate card expenses and employee reimbursements for compliance with company policies and provide employee support.
• Financial Reporting: Assist with annual 1099 filings and substantiate financial transactions by reviewing supporting documents.
• Internal Controls: Help implement and document procedures to maintain and improve the firm’s internal accounting controls.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred, with strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience: 1-2 years of progressive general accounting and/or corporate finance experience.
• Skills: Highly detail-oriented, organized, and accurate; strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills (lookups, formulas, pivot tables, charts); strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and drive results; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: CPA license; experience with NetSuite, Tipalti, or Ramp.