Staff Accountant at Place Showroom (Los Angeles, CA)
Place Showroom· Los Angeles, CA· $73k–$77k·
Role details
Job description
Place Showroom is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. We’re looking for someone who is organized, proactive, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this role, you will support a broad range of accounting functions—including commission invoicing, journal entries, 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
Why work at Place Showroom
- Culture: Described as “ambition, style, and constant evolution” – a fast-paced, fashion-forward environment where employees work with coveted brands and high-volume accounts placeshowroom.com.
- Work policy: On-site / hybrid – employees work from physical showroom offices, but the company offers a “remote work program” for certain roles builtin.com.
- Perks: Health insurance, 401(K), generous PTO, free snacks and drinks builtin.com.
- Growth opportunities: With departments in sales, communications, and operations, Place promotes internal growth and offers exposure to all facets of the fashion industry.
- Team composition: Sales-heavy workforce (43% in sales) with a mix of specialists, managers, and directors; talent often comes from retailers like Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Revolve, and Free People linkedin.com.