Staff Accountant

We appreciate your interest in employment with The Honest Company! The Honest Company is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law. If you need assistance in completing this application or with the application process because of a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on aiapply.co or View phone number on aiapply.co.

About Us

The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST) is a personal care company dedicated to creating cleanly-formulated and sustainably-designed products spanning categories across diapers, wipes, baby personal care, beauty, apparel, household care and wellness. Launched in 2012, the Company is on a mission to challenge ingredients, ideals, and industries through the power of the Honest brand, the Honest team, and the Honest Standard. For more information about the Honest Standard and the Company, please visit

Our Mission

We're on a mission to empower people to live happy, healthy lives. We're a wellness brand with values rooted in consciousness, community, transparency, and design. Every day and in every way, we hold ourselves to an Honest standard. We believe that it is our responsibility to do our part to help create a healthy and sustainable future for all.

The Role

The Honest Company has kicked off a search for a Staff Accountant! You’ll be responsible for processing accounting transactions, preparation of journal entries and reconciliations, compiling and analyzing financial reports, providing ad hoc analysis, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and providing general accounting support to the Accounting Department. We’re looking for a highly-organized, accountable (pun intended) team player who operates with efficiency, urgency, and discipline.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare journal entries and underlying analysis to support the month-end close process
• Reconcile data from various sources and systems to the general ledger to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting
• Perform various general ledger accounting tasks, including but not limited to recording month-end accruals, prepaid amortizations, fixed asset transactions, expense reclasses, and other adjusting journal entries
• Prepare various deliverables to support the preparation of the financial statements and respond to requests for information from business functions
• Investigate variances by preparing monthly balance sheet and P&L flux analyses to provide clear, insightful commentary to accounting leadership
• Perform research for technical accounting purposes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and ensure accurate financial results
• Compile analysis/reports for the quarterly reviews, annual audit, tax return preparation or other audits
• Prepare/assist with any other ad hoc analysis or analytics as needed
• Identify opportunities for AI/automation initiative

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, month-end close processes and financial analysis tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, Vlookups, and pivot tables
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach

Bonus points for:

• Public company experience at a National firm
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA designation (strongly preferred)
• Experience in a CPG or inventory-based business
• Experience with top tier ERP and related reporting applications
• Experience with SOX/internal controls in a public company environment

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $65,000 - $84,000. Actual compensation is based on many factors including but not limited to depth of experience, skill level, ability, knowledge, education, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total rewards package for this position may also include base, annual incentive plan, benefits, retirement plan, equity, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Benefits & Perks

At Honest, we’re all about investing in our people. We’re dedicated to providing a benefits package that supports your well-being, growth, and balance. Check out our benefits and perks we offer to help you thrive both in and out of the office:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness : We’ve got you covered with top-tier health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family feeling great.
• 401k with Company Match : Your future matters to us. We match your 401k contributions to help you secure a strong financial future.
• Wellness & Fitness : Stay healthy with a monthly fitness reimbursement and, for those in our Playa Vista office, an onsite gym to keep you active and energized.
• Work-Life Balance ⚖️: We value your time. We provide a generousand flexible vacation policy to relax, recharge, and spend time on what matters most.
• Family-Friendly Leave : Growing your family? We offer generous maternity and paternity leave to support you during this exciting journey.
• Ownership & Equity : Ownership isn’t just a mindset here—it’s real. Every full time employee is granted equity, giving you a direct stake in our future. When we win, you win.
• Education Reimbursement : We’re committed to your growth—whether it’s for professional development or a new passion, we offer education reimbursement to help you learn and level up.
• Pet Insurance : We love your furry family members too! Our pet insurance ensures your pets are taken care of, because they’re part of the family.

Please note: Benefits offerings may vary based on the position and geographic location.

California Privacy Rights Notice for Californian Job Applicants and Prospective Talent

Effective Date: January 1, 2020

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), The Honest Company, Inc. (“Honest” or “us” or “we”) is required to inform California residents who are our job applicants or prospective talent (together “job applicants” or “you”) about the categories of personal information we may collect about you and the purposes for which we use this information. Click here if you are a California resident to read disclosures required by the CCPA. Note this notice applies only to personal information that is subject to the CCPA.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect. We may collect the following categories of personal information about our job applicants, who are California residents:

• Name
• Signature
• Social Security Number
• Email and mailing address
• Telephone number
• Education
• Employment history

How We Use Job Applicants' Personal Data. We use and disclose the personal information we collect for our business purposes. These business purposes include, without limitation:

• Processing evaluating your application to determine your qualifications for the role to which you’ve applied, and communicating with you about your application, including to check references or your background, and communicate with you about other jobs that may interest you.
• Other business purposes as identified in the CCPA, which include:
  • Auditing related to our interactions with you;
  • Legal compliance
  • Detecting and protecting against security incidents, fraud, and illegal activity;
  • Debugging;
  • Performing services for us, such as analytics;
  • Internal research for technological improvement; and
  • Internal operations.

Other Interactions with The Honest Company. More information about our privacy practices can be found in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Contact Us. For questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at View email address on aiapply.co.

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