Overview
DreamHost, a web hosting and cloud services company, is looking to add a Staff Accountant who will be an integral member of the team, taking ownership of core month-end close, accounting and reporting processes. This role will be full-time and on-site in our Fullerton, CA office. The role will involve frequent interaction with senior management, so professionalism and communication skills are critical. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated and quick to learn new processes. The company values its energetic and engaged employees, so fitting into and adding to the company’s culture are important criteria. We will train you on our close process, and you will have the opportunity to grow into accruals and more complex accounts over time.
Benefits Offered
Full health/vision/dental for the entire family atzerocost to team member
3% Safe Harbor contributed to 401(k) plus up to 1% employer match
Opportunities for profit sharing and bonuses
Generous time-off (starting at 15 vacation days)
11 Paid holidays (Technical Support and Technical Operations use a floating holiday policy)
Paid sick leave (80 hours accrued)
Tuition reimbursement (50/50 up to a specific amount)
Pet Insurance
Thrive Pass wellness allowance of $30 per month
Udemy online learning courses
Disability Insurance
Generous maternity/paternity leave
Discounted personal travel through corporate booking program Egencia
Laid-back atmosphere
Fun monthly company events
Complimentary daily lunch
Free web hosting
Responsibilities
Month End Close:Prepare monthly close journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, taking on additional accounts such as accruals as the role grows
Cash:Record daily cash activity and perform bank reconciliations across multiple entities and currencies
Check Deposits:Deposit checks we receive by mail and record them in our system
Prepaids and Leases:Maintain prepaid schedules and amortization and reconcile lease accounting (ROU assets and lease liabilities)
Accounts Payable:Process vendor invoices, using a solid understanding of the chart of accounts and AP invoice classifications to code them to the correct GL account and department
Corporate Cards:Prepare the monthly corporate card reconciliation, including receipt and approval follow-up
Accounts Receivable:Prepare recurring monthly and quarterly customer invoices and reconcile the related receivables
Variance Analysis and Self-Review:Use basic financial and variance analysis to review your own work each month: investigate unusual balances in your reconciliations, and in the monthly expense review, explain variances and catch coding errors and missing accruals
Audit and Tax Support:Prepare support for audit requests and help with tax and regulatory research
AI Workflows:Build, improve, and maintain AI workflows the team relies on during close, finding new automation opportunities and making sure every output is accurate, documented, and audit-ready
Why DreamHost
Growth:Hands-on training from senior team members, early exposure to multi-entity accounting, leases and audits, and a clear path to more complex work
Culture:Lunch from our on-site chef every day, casual dress, and a team that values giving everyone a voice