Shelf Engine is searching for a talented Staff Accountant to join our growing team. In this role, you will work with multiple teams across functions to to assist in both platform and corporate accounting operations. The goal is to help Shelf Engine scale its Accounting team as we continue to grow. You’ll accomplish this by being a self-starter, motivated to find optimal ways of doing things and establishing new processes that scale. 

This position is based in Seattle, WA or remote. 

As a Staff Accountant at Shelf Engine, you will:

• Support review of process, accounting guidance and controls to ensure corporate policies met and GAAP updates are incorporated
• Assist in monthly closing of all P&L and balance sheet accounts and researching discrepancies
• Assist in platform vendor management and reconciliations, and provide backup for platform billing
• Prepare and analyze billings and contact customers when necessary regarding timely payments
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally, particularly with the Customer Success and Operations teams, to ensure they have accurate financial reporting, accurate delivery/sales data, and to ensure customer accounts are set up for proper accounting
• Complete ad hoc analysis for Accounting Manager and Head of Finance, and ensure departments and corporate leadership receives timely and accurate reporting
• Respond to general ledger and vendor inquiries and respond as necessary
• Manage and execute employee reimbursement process
• Research and present findings of a variety of projects, including general ledger posting, tax notices, budget inquiries, M&A activity, audit, and various other exciting projects

What we are looking for in a candidate:

• You embrace our company principles: make the first move, make better decisions, be furiously curious, commit and deliver, have empathy, invent solutions, be authentic
• 1+ year of experience in accounting
• Bachelor's, Associate's degree, or equivalent experience
• CPA/pending CPA preferred
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Excel proficiency is critical
• Experience with Intacct is a big plus
• Passion for startups and Shelf Engine's mission
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer

What Shelf Engine offers you: 

• A unique opportunity to join a fast-growing sustainability startup early on, making a meaningful impact on the team as well as the environment
• An inclusive work environment that emphasizes each team member’s personal and professional growth
• Competitive salary in the range of $50,000 to $70,000 depending on skills and experience
• Pre-IPO equity with a four-year vesting schedule
• PTO that is unlimited and self-managed for full-time employees
• 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, and 50% covered for eligible dependents
• Coverage for life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Optional employee contribution of pre-tax dollars to medical and dependent care FSA accounts
• 401k plan through Guideline to contribute to your financial future
• Seattle only: Company-paid ORCA transit card