Staff Accountant

SUGARED + BRONZED has redefined airbrush tanning with a proprietary solution and reintroduced an all-natural, ancient Egyptian method of hair removal called sugaring. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional services in vibrant, welcoming spaces that elevate your experience and brighten your day. POSITION OVERVIEW Sugared + Bronzed is a fast-growing beauty brand with more than 50 sugaring and spray tanning salons across multiple states. Our accounting team is small and hands-on, and keeps the books for every one of them. The Staff Accountant owns the day-to-day general ledger: accounts payable, GL maintenance, monthly balance sheet reconciliations and the month-end close. You will work in QuickBooks Online, Rippling and our other spend and reporting platforms. We are looking for someone detail-oriented, deadline-driven and comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, ideally with experience in retail or a multi-location service business. RESPONSIBILITIES Accounts Payable Own the full AP cycle: receive, code and enter vendor bills, route them for approval and schedule payments so vendors are paid accurately and on time. Code spend to the correct account and location across 50+ salons and keep vendor records clean and current. Manage the monthly rent payment calendar and landlord portals for all store locations, track lease obligations and upscale discrepancies. Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies. General ledger and month-end close Prepare and post journal entries in QuickBooks Online, including accruals, prepaids and recurring entries. Maintain clean, consistent GL coding across departments and locations. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank, credit card, prepaids, accrued liabilities, fixed assets and clearing accounts) and clear reconciling items promptly. Work the month-end and quarter-end close calendar, hit deadlines and flag issues early. Maintain the fixed asset register and record additions, disposals and depreciation. Reporting, audit and process Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial audit and respond to auditor requests. Support sales tax, business license and other filings with accurate, timely data. Document accounting processes and help improve them. Collaborate with operations, real estate and HR on accounting questions. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. 1 to 3 years of accounting experience. Accounts payable and month-end close experience required multi-location or retail experience preferred. Proficiency in QuickBooks Online. Experience with Rippling or a similar spend management platform is a plus. Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills. Comfortable using AI tools and automation in daily work, or eager to learn. High attention to detail and accuracy. Able to manage recurring schedules and deadlines independently. Clear written and verbal communication. WHAT WE OFFER A fun, collaborative space that embraces change and innovation. Competitive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation and holidays. Complimentary Sugaring + Tanning services and products. Get ready for the glow! Opportunities for future role mobility and professional development. The pay range for this role is: 75,000 - 85,000 USD per year (Corporate - Santa Monica Office) #J-18808-Ljbffr