Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Aristotle

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Aristotle, located in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid). Aristotle is a majority employee-owned investment management organization with offices across the US, specializing in equity and fixed income portfolio management for institutional and advisory clients globally. This Staff Accountant role supports the essential day-to-day accounting operations of the firm, directly contributing to the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial data. Your work ensures that Aristotle’s financial foundation is solid, enabling the firm to meet its mission of helping clients achieve their long-term financial goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $65000–$80000 yearly
• Mission: This person ensures the accuracy and completeness of the firm’s financial data by managing daily accounting operations and financial reporting tasks.
• Tech Stack: NetSuite, Tipalti, Ramp, Microsoft Word, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable Management: Process invoices, ensure proper coding and approvals, and facilitate timely payments to vendors.
• Financial Closing Support: Assist with month-end and year-end close by booking journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statement support.
• Expense Management: Review corporate card expenses and employee reimbursements for compliance with company policies and provide employee support.
• Compliance and Controls: Assist with annual 1099 filings and support the implementation and documentation of internal control procedures.
• Audit and Budget Assistance: Support year-end audits and quarterly reviews by preparing schedules, and contribute to departmental budgeting activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 1 to 2 years of progressive general accounting and/or corporate finance experience.
• Skills: Highly detail-oriented, organized, and accurate; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong knowledge of US GAAP; strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Bonus: CPA license, experience with NetSuite, Tipalti, or Ramp.