Senior Accountant

Paka Apparel; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paka Apparel, located in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team. This role involves supporting the month-end close cycle, managing accounts, and enhancing financial processes. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, possesses strong technical skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to a high-growth e-commerce startup focused on sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting experience with a large public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated ability to independently research and apply U.S. GAAP.
• Experience supporting audits and working with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Support the full month-end close cycle, including AP and AR.
• Analyze and reconcile complex balance sheet accounts.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Manage sales tax accruals and reporting.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Overview

Founded in Peru, our mission is to create natural, all-purpose clothing for people who love the outdoors. We innovate with alpaca fiber and other healthier materials for people and the planet so that consumers can connect to our natural world, make more conscious choices, and support the communities where our products come from. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in a highly fast-paced environment.

Who You Are:

Paka is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team! In this role, you will report directly to the Controller. You have a strong accounting background that you’re looking to apply to a fast-growing business setting. You will improve financial transparency and enhance processes to improve decision-making and support the rapid scaling of the business.

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of Paka’s financial records and reporting. This position supports accounting activities, including month‑end close, account reconciliations, technical accounting research, and financial analysis. The Senior Accountant serves as a subject matter expert for assigned areas, supports audits and system implementations, and helps drive continuous improvement across accounting processes.

This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across functions. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and aligned with Paka’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Support the full month-end close cycle, including AP, AR, standard and non-standard journal entry posting, and other ad hoc reporting as required.
• Analyze and reconcile complex balance sheet accounts, identify discrepancies, research root causes, and prepare correcting entries in accordance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, serve as the primary point of contact for key vendors and customers, and execute weekly vendor reconciliations to support inventory reporting.
• Manage sales tax accruals and reporting.
• Support the monthly budget readout process by preparing department-level financial statements
• Develop efficiencies through process automation.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to research accounting questions and support finance‑related initiatives
• Participate in finance‑led system implementations and enhancements, including defining, building, and testing accounting requirements
• Effectively prioritize competing deadlines and responsibilities while delivering high‑quality work with minimal supervision
• Contribute to and lead ad hoc projects and special assignments as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional accounting experience with a large public accounting firm
• Demonstrated ability to independently research and apply U.S. GAAP
• Experience supporting audits and working with auditors
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Possesses excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Finance or related field
• Background in a high‑growth, multi‑entity, or fast‑paced environment
• Experience with system implementations and accounting process automation
• Exhibit excellent critical thinking abilities.
• Be a creative and proactive problem solver.

Paka is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.