Staff Accountant

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

Finance & Accounting

Mid Level

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Who We Are
Aristotle is a majority employee-owned investment management organization with offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Boston, and Sarasota. We specialize in equity and fixed income portfolio management for institutional and advisory clients around the world. Our mission is to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals through active portfolio management and a research-driven investment framework. Aristotle attracts and retains talented investment professionals through a culture focused on research, investment management and client success.

What You’ll Do
This role supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the firm, helping ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial data. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage routine tasks while understanding how their work contributes to the broader accounting function. The Staff Accountant will assist with general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close. The role will also support accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and employee corporate card and reimbursement activities, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Process accounts payable and review invoices ensuring signatory authority, approval limits, and correct coding to the proper general ledger accounts and entities.
Ensure timely payment of all invoices in accordance with vendor terms and agreed payment batch schedules.
Assist with the month-end and year-end closing process, including booking journal entries, reconciliating accounts, identifying account variances, preparing financial statement support schedules, and management reports.
Review corporate card expenses and reimbursements for compliance with company policies and approval workflows, and support employees with related questions.
Monitor the AP and T&E inboxes, responding to employee and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
Support T&E training on company expense policies and travel system for new employees and as needed.
Assist with annual 1099 filings.
Substantiate financial transactions by reviewing documents and ensuring proper supporting schedules.
Assist in implementing and documenting procedures necessary to maintain and improve internal controls.
Manage time effectively, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines.
Assist with departmental budgeting activities, including ongoing budget vs. actual analysis.
Assist with year-end audits and quarterly reviews, including preparation of audit schedules and related requests.
Perform general and ad hoc project support as required.

What You’ll Bring
We recognize that not all candidates will meet every requirement. If you’re passionate about this role and believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications:

1 - 2 years of progressive general accounting and/or corporate finance experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Accounting, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred.
CPA license is a plus but not required.
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and accurate.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to learn quickly, apply new information, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills (lookups, formulas, pivot tables, charts, etc.).
Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and drive results.
Experience with NetSuite, Tipalti, or Ramp is a plus.
Ability to understand and apply company financial policies and procedures.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and integrity (including maintaining confidentiality).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
401(k) with employer matching
Paid time off, including an annual Employee Volunteer Day
Life, Critical Illness, Disability, and Accidental Injury Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
Company events and employee discount programs

Our Core Values

We place our clients’ interests first.
We act with integrity.
We achieve excellence through accountability and collaboration.
We empower our employees.
We are respectful.
We value community.

Location: Hybrid – Los Angeles, CA

Compensation Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 plus discretionary bonus.
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, education, internal equity, and physical work location within the state.

Note: The above description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The information contained herein is subject to change at the company's discretion. No phone calls. No agencies or recruiters.
Aristotle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Aristotle will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, Aristotle Credit Partners, LLC, Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC, Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC, and Aristotle Investment Services, LLC, are affiliated organizations. Each is an independent investment adviser separately registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about each adviser including the investment strategies, fees and objectives can be found in their ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

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