LegalZoom

Staff Accountant


PayCompetitive
LocationLos Angeles/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: ohkiwfw9

      Description

      About LegalZoom
      LegalZoom is on a mission to help people navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity. As a leader in online legal services for over 20 years, we combine technology, attorney-led solutions, and expertise to protect the aspirations, lives, and legacies of millions of customers. If you’re ready to contribute to a collaborative, diverse, and distributed group of creative thinkers and problem-solvers, we can’t wait to meet you.
      Where we work
      We believe work should work for you. LegalZoom supports a remote-friendly environment that gives employees flexibility and balance. Our Austin, Beaverton, Frisco, Los Angeles Metro, and San Francisco Bay Area offices allow our employees to collaborate with teammates and offer special onsite events, lunches, and more.

      This hybrid position will work remotely as well as onsite in our LA or Austin office.

      Overview
      At LegalZoom, we are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant – Accounting and Consolidation to join our dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong foundation in accrual-based accounting, who is eager to grow their technical skills while supporting a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

      You will

      • Support the monthly and quarterly close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and accrual schedules, with a focus on accrual expense accounting.
      • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and consolidation reports in compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
      • Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to maintain accurate records in Oracle ERP and support system-related inquiries or tasks.
      • Provide support in ongoing FCCS (Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service) processes and related projects, including report validation and data integrity checks.
      • Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation and schedules.
      • Help maintain and document accounting procedures and internal controls in accordance with company policy.
      • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to efforts to streamline financial workflows.
      • Perform other ad hoc accounting tasks and support special projects as needed.
      • Other duties as assigned.
      • Occasional travel may be required as needed.

      You have

      • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; working toward CPA is a plus.
      • 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including time in public accounting or a corporate accounting department.
      • Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting principles and experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
      • Exposure to Oracle ERP or other major enterprise accounting systems; FCCS experience is a plus.
      • Solid knowledge of US GAAP and basic internal control concepts.
      • Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large datasets.
      • Experience with Oracle ERP and exposure to FCCS are strong pluses.
      • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
      • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
      LegalZoom is a remote-first company and the national range for this role is ($60,800 - 81,000 ) . Actual compensation offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to: geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs. In addition, an annual bonus, incentive bonus and/or restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package. You will also receive a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as seen below.
      Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
      401k, With Matching Contributions
      Paid Time Off
      Health Savings Account (HSA)
      Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
      Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
      Plus other wellness benefits to include:
      Fertility
      Mental Health
      One Medical
      Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250
      Join us in making a difference as we build our future and help ensure access to professional legal advice to all! LegalZoom is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. LegalZoom prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Additionally, LegalZoom is enrolled in the E-Verify program. For additional information on E-Verify, please visit Participation and Right to Work pages.
  • About the company

      Legalzoom.com, Inc. is an online legal technology company that helps its customers create legal documents without necessarily having to hire a lawyer.

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