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 Senior Accounting Manager 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 prepare and interpret financial statements, including balance sheets, cash flow statements, and profit and loss statements (P&L).
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Advanced data analysis skills using Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data lookups.

Bonus Points For/Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification.
• Familiarity with SQL and Business Intelligence (BI) tools is beneficial.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation - The pay range for this role is $75,000-$85,000 yearly USD yearly plus a performance based bonus.
• Vacation Time - We offer 144 hours of accrued vacation time to start to keep our pirates rested & rejuvenated!
• Paid Holidays - 12 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Sick Time - 80 hours annually.
• Medical Insurance - 100% covered for Pirates by the company and kicks in the first of the month after enrollment. If you want to add any dependents (spouse, partner or children), they’ll be 50% covered.
• Dental and Vision -  100% covered for Pirates and 50% covered for dependents.
• 401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K), and pirates who contribute 1-3% of their annual salary get matched 100% by the company.
• Parental Leave - Full 12 weeks for parents for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.
• Home Office Reimbursement - We provide a one-time home office reimbursement of up to $1,500 to purchase an ergonomic desk and chair.
• Other Stipends for Remote Individuals - Wifi & snacks, we’ve got y’er back!
• Virtual Tacos for ARRrrrsome Rewards - “Hey Taco!” is our employee recognition program where you can give and receive virtual "Tacos" which can be redeemed for rewards.

We Sail Under Our Three Pirate Codes:

• People Over Plunder - Screwing people over is a game for lily-livered landlubbers! We believe that doing what’s right is the tide that raises every ship, including ours.
• Clarity, Not Confusion - Confusion is tyranny. Clarity is freedom. We strive to make things easy to understand and tackle real needs for our customers.
• Play or Perish - A life without laughter isn’t worth living. Why should that be any different in business?

Our Values Reflect Who We ARRrrr:

• Be Fair - Accessible to everyone, so no one’s left out.
• Be Nice - Empathy, humanity, and humor go a long way.
• Be Real - Be reliable and back up the pirate talk.

We work to ensure our company is a safe and supportive environment for everyone. As our crew continues to grow rapidly, we want to do all we can to create an environment where everyone can feel included.

How we do this:

We pay well and offer world-class health benefits so you can focus on being a balanced pirate!
No degree? No problem. We value experience of all kinds!
The crew helps select nonprofits for our quarterly donation program.
We don’t shy away from hard conversations. Building a better world takes constant feedback, conversations and hard work! 
We do engagement surveys twice a year to constantly iterate our policies and procedures. 
We acknowledge the identities and experiences of everyone.

Pirate Ship is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Pirate Ship will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed.

Before candidates officially set sail with Pirate Ship, we do conduct a post-offer, pre-employment background check. But don’t worry, Pirate Ship is all about second chances! We proudly consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Our commitment to building a diverse and talented crew means that we look at the whole person, not just their past, and we do so in line with local, state, and federal laws. So, whether you're a first-time sailor or have a bit of history, we’re excited to explore the possibility of you joining our crew!

We welcome feedback for making our company a lighthouse in the industry.