What We Do

CarParts.com is the go-to eCommerce platform for auto care and maintenance. We provide drivers with quality parts at competitive prices and enable them to schedule appointments with trusted mechanics directly through our website. Using world-class design principles and the latest technologies, we deliver a fast, intuitive digital experience backed by our company-owned national distribution network.  
 
With over 1,000 employees worldwide, we are scaling rapidly, fueled by our most recent strategic partnership and $35 million investment. This positions us for the next phase of growth as we continue to empower drivers along their journey.

 Our Culture

At CarParts.com, our culture goes beyond our core values of Safety First, Customer Focused, and Commitment to Excellence. We are a performance-driven, data-focused, and fast-paced team where results matter and winning is expected.  
 
- Hungry & Hardworking: We set ambitious goals, measure progress with clear metrics, and hold ourselves accountable to deliver results.  
- Promote from Within: We reward top performers with opportunities for growth and advancement.  
- Collaborative & In-Person: We believe the best ideas and fastest execution happen face-to-face.  
- High Standards: We move quickly, pay attention to details, and dig deep - whether it’s analyzing contracts, aggregating complex scenarios, or building clear, data-driven presentations.  
- No Passengers: We value grit, ownership, and the relentless pursuit of results

Summary of Position:

We are seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role will report directly to the Accounting Transformation Manager and will play a hands-on role in supporting the month-end close process while partnering on initiatives to innovate, streamline, and automate accounting workflows.

The ideal candidate is eager to build a strong accounting foundation, take ownership of core close responsibilities, and leverage modern tools - including AI and automation - to drive efficiency and accuracy across the accounting function.

You Will:

• Prepare and post routine and recurring journal entries to support the monthly close process
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items in a timely manner
• Support the Accounting Transformation Manager in identifying opportunities to automate, standardize, and improve accounting processes
• Partner on the design and implementation of AI-enabled tools, workflows, and reporting solutions to improve efficiency and data quality
• Assist with maintaining and improving documentation of accounting processes and controls
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and providing supporting documentation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with AP, FP&A, and other operational teams as needed
• Contribute to ad hoc accounting projects and continuous improvement initiatives

You Must Have:

• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and basic U.S. GAAP concepts
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, lookups, and basic data analysis
• Interest in learning and applying automation, AI tools, and emerging accounting technologies
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with hands-on responsibilities
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate and ask questions
• Curious, proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes—not just execute them

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1–2 years of accounting experience
• Exposure to ERP systems such as Microsoft d365 a plus
• CPA eligibility or intent to pursue CPA is a plus, but not required

A reasonable salary estimate for this role based on experience, education, and geographic location is: $65,000-$71,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

CarParts.com is an equal-opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring that we fulfill this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.