Accounting Manager

ShipBob; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Flexible PTO

Parental leave 12+ weeks

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) with company match and RSUs

Pet insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

ShipBob is seeking an innovative Manager, Accounting to lead the Accounts Payable function and drive scalable finance operations. You will own AP processes, ensure accurate GL coding, and support month-end reporting while mentoring the AP Team Lead and Specialists.

The role emphasizes process improvement, internal controls, and collaboration with Treasury and Audit teams. Remote-first with a hybrid work model, you will implement automation and AI-powered tools to reduce manual work and support

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables).
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP.
• 5–7 years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Ability to perform and review financial flux analyses.
• Experience with accrual accounting methods.
• Experience with NetSuite Accounting system; Zip is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounts payable function: processing invoices, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
• Lead AP team through coaching, performance reviews, and day-to-day support.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and explain material variances.
• Enforce AP internal controls and fraud prevention measures.
• Identify and implement AP workflow improvements and automation.
• Oversee P-Card and T&E programs and related policy compliance.
• Coordinate vendor payments, intercompany payments, and treasury funding.
• Support vendor management and audit requests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on department-wide projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Zip

Job description

• We are seeking an innovative Manager, Accounting to support our continually growing Accounting & Finance team
• The Manager, Accounting will be instrumental in helping to set up processes, creating efficiencies, and providing professional development for all reports within the department to position itself for exponential growth in the coming years
• This role reports to the Director, Accounting
• Own the end-to-end accounts payable (AP) function, including invoice processing, vendor payment runs, subledger-to-GL reconciliations, aging review, and month-end accruals
• Oversee and develop the AP team — including the Team Lead and AP Specialists — through goal-setting, performance reviews, coaching, and day-to-day support
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and variance analysis, investigating and explaining significant fluctuations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Manage and enforce AP internal controls, with a focus on fraud prevention around vendor banking changes, duplicate payments, and high-risk transactions
• Identify opportunities to streamline and modernize AP workflows, whether through process redesign, automation, training or AI-powered and agentic tools to reduce manual effort, increase accuracy, and scale the function as the business grows. Own the implementation and change management of such initiatives
• Oversee the P-Card and T&E programs, including policy compliance, platform configuration, card issuance, and vendor coordination
• Approve invoices in accordance with the Spend and Transaction policy, confirming proper GL coding, PO matching
• Coordinate and execute vendor payment runs, including intercompany payments, and partner with Treasury on funding requests to ensure payments are made accurately and on time
• Support vendor management, including new vendor setups, banking updates, payment term optimization, and escalated dispute resolution
• Support internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable documentation and controls
• Support shared services initiatives and partner with the Director, Accounting on cross-functional priorities and department-wide projects
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as the business evolves and Accounting team needs shift

Benefits

• Remote-first company with a hybrid, flexible work environment
• Flexible PTO, Quarterly Wellness Days, and Paid Sick Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid leave and 2 weeks of unpaid leave to new parents
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Short-term and long-term disability, and access to mental health resources
• 401(k) with a company match, and RSUs - vesting starts on the grant date, and no purchase is required
• Pet insurance through Nationwide
• Referral bonus program

Excellent communication and organization skillsAdaptable with the ability to view challenges as an opportunity to growDemonstrated time management skills with the ability to meet deadlinesSkilled in performing accounting procedures; preparing and maintaining accurate records; compiling & preparing financial reportsAdvanced Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP’s, SUMIF’s and Pivot TablesSolid knowledge of US GAAP5-7 years of accounting experienceBachelor’s degree in finance or accountingAbility to complete and review Financial flux analysisExpertise in accrual accounting methodsExperience with NetSuite Accounting system and Zip is a plusWe recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.