Accounting Associate Job Washington District of Columbia USA,Retail

Pirates Wanted :
Accounting Associate

Every ecommerce business deserves the cheapest shipping rates. That’s why Pirate Ship’s simple shipping software levels the playing field for small businesses, giving them free access to the deepest shipping discounts with no fees or hidden costs. We’re currently on the lookout for exceptional pirates to join our crew as an Accounting Associate otherwise known as a Keeper of Treasures to us here at Pirate Ship.

Pirate Ship is a remote-first company, and like any jolly crew of pirates we operate in a casual and creative atmosphere, where everyone’s ideas are welcome and having fun is encouraged. We offer competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to tell people you’re a pirate when they ask what you do. As Steve Jobs said, “It’s more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy!”

Responsibilities:
Keep accounting & compliance shipshape:

Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.
Take the lead in transitioning and assuming responsibility for month-end and year-end close processes, collaborating closely with the Controller to significantly reduce the time required to close the books.
Assist with the preparation of external materials for Tax and Audit and liaise with external parties as needed.

Find the buried treasure with financial reporting & analysis:

Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance.
Assist in the development of KPIs and maintenance of financial models and forecasts.

Codify the process with our budgeting and forecasting:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
Monitor and track budget performance against actual results, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Chart a course in financial strategy:

Work closely with the Senior Accounting Manager to provide financial insights and analysis for strategic decision-making.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies to improve overall financial performance.

Practice balanced buccaneering with ad hoc projects:

Engage in a wide range of special projects, including financial modeling and in-depth business analysis, as needed to support the dynamic demands of our business

Ride the tides in the seas of change:

You’ll be comfortable in a remote environment where there’s lots of change.

Sail from your port o’ call:

You’ll be working from home, but will connect with your crewmates throughout the day over chat, voice, and video through company-provided equipment. Quarterly in-person meetings at varied locations.

Hoist the Jolly Roger:

You’ll have the opportunity to share your background, experience and interests with the crew to enhance our fun, progressive culture.

At this time we are only accepting applicants in the following states:

Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Requirements/

Minimum Qualifications:

3+ years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting
Proficiency in ERP software, with expertise in Xero is a plus.
Experience with Public Accounting or tech/high growth disruptive companies.
Detail-oriented, hyper-organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex financial information to business users.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to…