Accounting Associate

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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?

• 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!

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