Tax Analyst

Pirates Wanted: Tax Analyst

Every ecommerce business deserves the cheapest shipping rates. That’s why Pirate Ship’s simple shipping software levels the playing field for small businesses, giving them free access to the deepest shipping discounts with no fees or hidden costs. We’re currently on the lookout for exceptional pirates to join our crew as a Tax Analyst otherwise known as a First Mate of the Treasure Ledger to us here at Pirate Ship. 

Pirate Ship is a remote-first company, and like any jolly crew of pirates we operate in a casual and creative atmosphere, where everyone’s ideas are welcome and having fun is encouraged. We offer competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to tell people you’re a pirate when they ask what you do. As Steve Jobs said, “It’s more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy!”

Responsibilities:

• Mapping the Tax Waters
  • Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local tax workpapers and/or returns for partnership/multi-member LLC.
  • Maintain organized records of tax-related documents and filings for easy retrieval and review.
• Treasure Counting and Reporting
  • Take ownership of annual 1099 filing process, ensuring accurate and timely submission
  • Coordinate with payroll department to maintain payroll tax filings
  • Process crew expense reimbursements 
  • Gather financial data from internal systems and external advisors to support tax calculations.
  • Prepare basic reconciliations and schedules as directed
  • Assist in compiling data for quarterly and annual reports
• Parley with External Navigators
  • Assist with requests from external tax preparers and auditors, ensuring efficient and effective communication.
  • Assist with tax notice responses and routine compliance matters
• Ship-to-Ship Communications
  • Maintain the finance email inbox, responding to routine inquiries and routing complex matters
  • Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies
  • Assist with documentation for external tax preparers
• Ship's Property Ledger
  • Maintain fixed asset records and schedules, tracking additions and disposals
  • Calculate and record monthly depreciation entries in Xero
  • Assist with annual fixed asset verification and reconciliation
• Improving the Ship's Operations
  • Identify areas for improvement in the tax preparation and reporting process.
  • Suggest ways to streamline routine tasks and enhance efficiency
  • Document standard operating procedures for routine finance tasks
• Special Voyages and Strategic Expeditions
• Support special projects, as assigned.
• Provide assistance on tasks related to mergers, acquisitions, and other business restructuring activities.
• Cross-Training of the Crew
• Engage in cross-training activities with the Accounting and FP&A teams to provide backup support.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of accounting and financial planning functions to facilitate effective teamwork.
• Ride the seas of change: You’re comfortable in a remote environment where there’s lots of change.
• Sail from your port o’ call: You’re able to work from home and connect with your crewmates throughout the day over chat, voice, and video through company provided equipment. Quarterly in-person meetings at varied locations.
• Hoist the Jolly Roger: Share your experience, expertise and interest with the crew to enhance our fun and progressive culture.
• At this time we are only accepting applicants in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in partnership taxation.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license.
• Strong knowledge of the Tax Code (federal and state), compliance, and procedures for closely held partnership LLCs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Bonus Points For/Preferred Qualifications:

• International (Germany) Tax Experience.
• Advanced degree such as Master’s in Taxation.
• Experience with Xero accounting software.
• YARRrrr! The ability to speak like a pirate!

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation - The pay range for this role is $75,000-$82,500 yearly USD plus a performance based bonus.
• Vacation Time - We offer 144 hours of accrued vacation time to start to keep our pirates rested & rejuvenated! 
• Paid Holidays - 12 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Sick Time - 80 hours annually.
• Medical Insurance - 100% covered for Pirates by the company and kicks in the first of the month after enrollment. If you want to add any dependents (spouse, partner or children), they’ll be 50% covered.
• Dental and Vision -  100% covered for Pirates and 50% covered for dependents.
• 401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K), and pirates who contribute 1-3% of their annual salary get matched 100% by the company.
• Parental Leave - Full 12 weeks for parents for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.
• Home Office Reimbursement - We provide a one-time home office reimbursement of up to $1,500 to purchase an ergonomic desk and chair.
• Other Stipends for Remote Individuals - Wifi & snacks, we’ve got y’er back!
• Virtual Tacos for ARRrrrsome Rewards- “Hey Taco!” is our employee recognition program where you can give and receive virtual "Tacos" which can be redeemed for rewards.

We Sail Under Our Three Pirate Codes:

• 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?

Our Values Reflect Who We ARRrrr:

• 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!
• 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!

We welcome feedback for making our company a lighthouse in the industry.