Accounting Manager

About the role

Shipium builds technical infrastructure for complex supply chains. Modern operators turn to Shipium when they want to turn their supply chain into a strategic value driver. Shipium's platform provides cloud infrastructure and leading AI capabilities that optimize costs and scale automation. We're building tech that connects previously fragmented systems and automates complex supply chain decisions to deliver speed and value across operations. Founded in 2019 by supply chain technology experts from Amazon and Zulily, the company is on a mission to help every eCommerce company provide its customers a great delivery experience while simultaneously reducing their costs to fulfill orders.

Responsibilities

• Own the full close calendar and coordinate sequencing across all accounting workstreams, including any contractors.
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors across most audit workstreams, coordinating the PBC list and tracking completion end-to-end; escalate to the VP of Finance only on the most sensitive matters.
• Own the end-to-end revenue recognition process in a low-volume, large-contract SaaS environment with complex evidence requirements; review and sign off on contract analysis and recognition conclusions.
• Independently research and document accounting positions on complex or non-routine transactions; draft technical memos suitable for auditor review.
• Lead the accounting function's AI and automation strategy; define where automation is appropriate and where human judgment is non-negotiable; set the standard for responsible AI use in the accounting function.
• Identify policy gaps and bring proposed positions to the VP of Finance; maintain documentation at a level that supports a clean audit opinion.
• Model ownership and accountability within the accounting function; contribute to building a culture where issues are surfaced proactively, and documentation standards are consistently high.

Requirements

• 6 or more years of accounting experience, with at least one full external audit cycle owned or co-owned (Big 4 or similar).
• SaaS industry experience strongly preferred, particularly with low-volume, large-contract revenue models and ASC 606 complexity.
• Deep working knowledge of ASC 606 and strong familiarity with ASC 842, 718, and 350-40.
• Proven ability to operate independently in a lean environment with direct exposure to senior leadership and external auditors.
• Experience as a functional system owner for accounting tools; ERP proficiency required.
• Genuine curiosity about AI and automation; demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve workflow efficiency and output quality.
• Strong written communication skills; your technical memos and audit documentation need to stand on their own.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

What We Are Looking For

Although based out of Seattle, WA, Shipium is 100% remote in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington & Wisconsin.