Staff Accountant

About Us

Saildrone is an oceanographic survey and maritime defense company creating a paradigm shift in how navies, civil governments, and commercial organizations obtain the real-time, accurate data required to monitor and protect our oceans. Saildrone’s fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) carry purpose-built payloads supporting border protection, critical infrastructure security, hydrographic survey, offshore energy, and metocean monitoring. Powered by renewable wind and solar energy, Saildrone USVs provide long-duration operations measured in months, not days. Proprietary software applications and machine learning technology transform collected data into actionable insights and intelligence.

We are based in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington DC and St. Petersburg, FL, and operate missions worldwide. We are backed by top-tier investors in the frontier tech and sustainability sectors, including Social Capital, Capricorn, Lux Capital, BOND Capital, and Emerson Collective.

This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services and autonomous hardware. You will be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team that delivers high impact for humanity and future generations.

The Role

Saildrone is growing and we are looking for a self-motivated dynamic individual to serve as a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of financial reports, consolidating international subsidiaries, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all business transactions are recorded, including all disbursements and month end closing entries.
• Consolidate foreign subsidiaries, including month end elimination entries and foreign currency translation.
• Prepare journal entries for reclassifications, accruals, deferrals, and amortization entries to ensure and support a timely financial end close.
• Compile account reconciliations that support account ending balances for reporting periods, are concise, and accurate.
• Maintaining and reconciling amortization schedules
• Collaborating with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information.
• Performing audits on financial data to assure its accuracy and truthfulness.
• Ensuring that financial information complies with professional and regulatory GAAP standards.
• Aligning general ledger accounting practices to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Assisting in preparation of financial reports Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis
• Performing account analysis to identify variances, trends, interpret financial impact, and opportunities for improvements in managing accounts and reporting.
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Assist with SOX risk assessments and scoping.
• Work with process owners to identify gaps in the current processes and internal controls.
• Provide interpretation and guidance to process owners regarding risks, key controls, and documentation requirements.
• Evaluate findings from internal or external auditors including identifying potential mitigating
• controls.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP accounting concepts and standards
• Analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large sets of financial data.
• Communication - direct, to the point, and respectful at the same time and a collaborative team player.
• Opinions - generally enjoy reflecting on different ideas and opinions and are relatively open-minded, consider different ideas before coming to a conclusion
• Organization - creates a structure with attention to detail and order that is easily adaptable to change leading to greater efficiency
• Strategic - analyzes the potential pitfalls of the plan or strategy while at the same time being willing to take risks
• Driving - willingness to enforce necessary rules and hold others accountable with warmth and compassion

Background

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting/ Economics, or Business
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate preferred.
• 3+ years progressive experience in general ledger accounting or similar; Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficient with NetSuite; foreign consolidation experience
• The ability to work independently and be self-managing is a must.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed on a computer and requires ability to operate a keyboard and other peripheral devices.
  
  

Location: This position is hybrid in Alameda, CA (Onsite 3 days per week required). Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay in always sunny Alameda.

Benefits:

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick time and parental leave
• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision plans, and HSA with employer matching.
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Stock Options
• Annual stipend for continued learning and development
• Quarterly company BBQs at our Alameda HQ (bring your friends and family!)
• Free Bay Area Public Transportation via AlamedaTMA with the BayPass Clipper Card
• Plenty of snacks in our 3 office locations
• Dog-friendly work environment

Catch up on the latest news about us:

TIME 100 Most Influential Companies 2024: Saildrone

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The Navy Is Using Robot Ships to Deter Human Smuggling out of Haiti – Defense One

How US Navy Experiments Could Get Drones Beyond Spying and Into Battle – Defense News

USVs Could Deter IUU Fishing – USNI Proceedings

Mullen, Former Joint Chiefs Chairman, to Lead Board for Unmanned Tech Firm Saildrone – Breaking Defense

Saildrone’s First Aluminum Surveyor Autonomous Vessel Splashes Down for Navy Testing – TechCrunch

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Individual compensation packages are based on geographic location, scope of the role, relevant experience, and the ability to deal with complexity and problem solve within our organization, among other factors.

All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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