Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

This position is located at our Santa Barbara Office and is a hybrid role with 3 in-office days.

About ShipHawk

ShipHawk is the premier packing and shipping software for ERP connected companies. We work with high volume retail, wholesale and eCommerce companies that have outgrown basic shipping software.

Come join us as we transform one of the last massive old-school industries into a transparent, efficient market, benefiting both retailers and consumers.  Join a startup where you can make an impact, grow your career, and have a voice.

5 Reasons Why You Want to Work with Us:

1. You want to work with a team that is competent, confident, passionate, and focused on achieving big goals.
2. You want to work on a product with the potential to grow into a billion dollar business, become a household name, and help millions of people.
3. You want to have a voice.
4. You want to be part of a fun and healthy culture.
5. You want to work at a company that will provide an opportunity to get to the next level of your career.

What We’re Looking For In You:

We are looking for an all-star skill set: efficient, organized and follows through on commitments. You're intelligent, have great analytical skills and pay attention to detail. In addition, you're calm under pressure, have a great work ethic and communicate well.

And, more than the usual skills, we want you to push and not accept the mundane. Push for a higher standard. Be proactive. Be open to new ideas and personal feedback. Try stuff, fail and learn from it. 5% of business leaders are 20 times more efficient than 95% of business leaders. We want you to be the 5%.

About the Opportunity

Department: Finance

Reports to: Controller

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our fast-growing and exciting culture. You will be joining the Finance team and be involved in independent and cross-functional responsibilities. Most notable, this role will be responsible for managing the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions. In addition, contributing to the goals of the department and design of cross-functional processes that ensure accuracy and compliance in our operations.

You're Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…

• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Produce error-free accounting reports and presentation of financial results
• Coordinate accounting functions and programs
• Develop and execute accounting and cross-functional process improvements
• Optimization of new and existing financial systems to address gaps in internal controls or inefficient processes
• Identify risks in internal controls and creation of mitigating controls to address those risks
• Preparation of internal and external financial reports and statements
• Preparation of ad-hoc financial analysis, projections, and reports
• Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance
• Supporting junior staff as required or assigned; plan, assign, and review staff’s work
• Identifying appropriate accounting benchmarks and executing planned metrics (DSO, DPO, etc.)
• Participate in financial standards setting and budget/forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain accuracy and strengthen internal controls

We’re Excited About You Because You Have…

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3-5 years of working experience in public accounting or staff accountant role
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP
• Strong financial analysis, organizational, and stress management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience with accounting software a plus
• Ability to train and manage staff
• Ability to take ownership of workload and meet deadlines with little or no supervision
• Attention to detail and ability to efficiently and effectively prioritize while working on multiple projects
• Strong standards of excellence and resourcefulness
• CPA certification preferred
• Excellent team player and collaborator
• Ability to make decisions and work independently to keep clean and auditable records
• Strong analytical, verbal/written communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• TypeS (startup) personality; smart, ethical, nice, curious, hard-working, and proactive

About our Culture

Our team is a place where every person…

• Has a voice 
• Sees how their work affects company goals and strategy 
• Measures success by impact not by hours worked 
• Feels competent, confident, and passionate about their contributions 
• Has the time and resources to invest in making themselves kinder, smarter, and stronger
• And, most importantly, gets recognized for what they bring to the team

Our Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and stock options
• Unlimited PTO + 1 week Holiday Closure  
• Inclusive Healthcare Package + 401k
• Wellness benefit program 
• Paid leave benefits 
• “Wellness Day” 4x per year
• Salary Range:  $90,000 - $110,000

Apply today!