Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

This position is located at our Santa Barbara Headquarters and the position is required to work in-office 3 days / week. 

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 Staff 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 several general ledger accounts, 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
• Help identify risks in internal controls and creation of mitigating controls to address those risks
• Preparation of ad-hoc financial analysis, projections, and reports
• Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance
• Participate in some financial standards setting and budget/forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Assist with audits and tax returns
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain accuracy and strengthen internal controls

• Investigate and resolve billing and invoicing problems including customer interaction
• Posting of monthly adjusting entries
• Keep all paperwork organized in designated cloud storage locations
• Prepare reconciliation reports monthly and quarterly
• Lead or support special finance projects
• Implement and improve upon Finance department processes
• Aide in preparation of weekly KPI metrics for management
• Assist in Company forecast preparation and revisions as needed
• Execute on administrative tasks as assigned, including those related to Human Resources, Legal and Risk
• Document all communications with vendors and customers
• Be available for requests during non-business hours

We’re Excited About You Because You Have…

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2-4 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
• Attention to detail and ability to efficiently and effectively prioritize while working on multiple projects
• Strong standards of excellence and resourcefulness
• CPA required
• 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: $75,000 - $85,000

Apply now:) 

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ShipHawk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

In response to the global pandemic, ShipHawk requires all employees who work from a ShipHawk office to be fully vaccinated. ShipHawk will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons as required under applicable law.