3+ years of general accounting, month-end close, or finance operations experience.
Solid understanding of accounting principles, GAAP, and financial statements.
Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookups.
Experience with ERP or financial reporting systems required; Odoo is a plus.
Hands-on experience with generative AI or low-code automation preferred.
Detail-oriented team player with excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries.
Support audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Maintain internal control procedures over financial reporting.
Utilize ERP system for journal entries, maintaining the general ledger.
Identify and implement AI-powered tools to enhance finance processes.
Partner with Finance and IT stakeholders on automation workflows for accounting activities.
Benefits
Work in a cutting-edge environment at the intersection of finance, technology, and automation.
Opportunities for professional growth and development in AI applications.
Collaborative team culture with cross-functional project involvement.
Industrial exposure, particularly in manufacturing processes.
Full Job Description
Staff Accountant, Finance Automation & AI
Location: Los Angeles, CA Compensation: $80,000 - $92,000 annually
About the Role
Are you a detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for finance, accounting, and technology? At SprintRay, we're looking for a Staff Accountant, Finance Automation & AI to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with solid accounting knowledge who is excited to help build the automated future of finance.
While this role requires a strong accounting foundation, it will also focus on improving finance workflows through AI, automation, data analysis, and system integrations. You will partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, AP, AR, Cost Accounting, and IT to identify manual processes, develop automation tools, and implement AI-powered solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The expected allocation of responsibilities is approximately 60% accounting and finance operations support and 40% automation, AI, and process improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations monthly, ensuring all reconciling items are identified, documented, and resolved in a timely manner.
Assist in executing the month-end and year-end close process, including the preparation and posting of journal entries (accruals, prepaid amortization, deferrals, and reclassifications) in accordance with established close calendars.
Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, pulling supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
Ensure all accounting activities are performed in compliance with the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies; proactively research and apply relevant guidance for new or complex transactions.
Maintain and adhere to internal control procedures over financial reporting, including proper documentation of journal entries and reconciliations; assist in identifying control gaps and recommending process improvements.
Utilize the company ERP system to record journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and extract reports; assist in testing and validating system updates as needed.
Identify, research, and implement opportunities to integrate AI-powered tools and workflow automation platforms to streamline Finance processes, reduce manual work, and improve data accuracy.
Partner with Finance and IT stakeholders to design, test, and maintain automation workflows for recurring accounting and reporting activities, including data preparation, reconciliations, approvals, exception tracking, and process notifications.
Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned, including system implementations, process improvement efforts, and other finance department priorities.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and 3+ years of general accounting, month-end close, finance operations, audit, or related experience; manufacturing experience is a plus.
Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, financial statements, reconciliations, transaction flows, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookups. Experience with ERP systems or financial reporting systems is required; Odoo experience is a plus.
AI & Automation: Hands-on experience using generative AI or low-code automation tools to optimize data analysis and workflow productivity is preferred.
Professional Attributes: Detail-oriented team player with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to coordinate globally under pressure.
Employment Type
Full-time
Department Finance Locations Los Angeles Yearly salary $80,000 - $92,000
