Senior Accountant (DTC /eCommerce)

Caldera + Lab; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid benefits

Job summary

Caldera + Lab is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the close, inventory accounting, and compliance in a lean finance team. You will manage the full ledger, leverage AI (Claude) to automate workflows, and ensure GAAP financials and internal controls across Shopify, Amazon, and 3PLs.

You'll run AP/AR, support tax compliance, and partner with Operations on inventory valuations, COGS, and reconciliations, while guiding budgeting and forecasting across the business in a fast-growing DTC environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; typically 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, the majority in-house at an operating company.
• You’ve personally run the full month-end close: JEs, accruals, reconciliations, inventory, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience booking Shopify and Amazon activity into the GL, including payouts, fees, returns, and reserves (strongly preferred).
• In-house experience at a DTC or eCommerce brand where online is the primary sales channel. Retail or wholesale experience is a plus, not a requirement.
• Deep command of GAAP and the month-end close; hands-on inventory and COGS accounting experience preferred.
• Fluency with AI tools (e.g., Claude) applied to accounting and finance work, and a drive to automate and improve.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets; QuickBooks Online experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with clear written and verbal communication.
• Ownership mindset; thrives managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close end to end (journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis), delivering accurate GAAP financials on time.
• Maintain general ledger integrity; support cash flow reporting, monthly financial reviews, and annual audit and tax requests.
• Run AP and AR, including vendor invoices, and employee reimbursements; reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts.
• Support multi-state sales tax and payroll tax compliance; maintain audit-ready documentation and internal controls; oversee third-party accounting resources.
• Own inventory reconciliations, valuation, COGS, and related adjustments across 3PLs and our sales channels (Shopify and Amazon, plus growing retail)
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to resolve discrepancies and keep inventory accounting accurate.
• Use Claude and other AI tools to automate recurring workflows, reporting, and analysis, and to identify the next efficiency gain.
• Support integrations across QuickBooks Online, Shopify, Amazon, Ramp, and other platforms; document procedures and strengthen controls as we scale.
• Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional issues, ad hoc analysis, and budgeting and forecasting support.

Skills

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

AI tools (Claude)

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Ownership mindset

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Shopify

Amazon

QuickBooks Online

Ramp

Job description

Caldera + Lab is a premium skincare brand for men and one of the fastest-growing DTC startups in the US. Backed by Series A funding and recognized on BeautyMatter's 2025 Future50 list, we're entering an exciting new chapter as we redefine men's skincare with innovative products and a growth-driven, entrepreneurial team culture.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a dual-threat Senior Accountant: a strong technical accountant who has worked hands-on inside a DTC or eCommerce operating company, can own the close, inventory accounting, and compliance end to end, and is equally comfortable using AI tools (Claude) to automate and accelerate the work. You’ll be the primary hands-on accountant on a lean finance team, so this role suits someone who has owned the whole ledger, not one specialty within it. You’ll own day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting, keep our internal controls tight, and help drive the compounding efficiency gains that let Finance support the broader business, not just run a close.

What You'll Work On:

• Own the monthly close end to end (journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis), delivering accurate GAAP financials on time.
• Maintain general ledger integrity; support cash flow reporting, monthly financial reviews, and annual audit and tax requests.

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Run AP and AR, including vendor invoices, and employee reimbursements; reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts.
• Support multi-state sales tax and payroll tax compliance; maintain audit-ready documentation and internal controls; oversee third-party accounting resources.

Inventory Accounting

• Own inventory reconciliations, valuation, COGS, and related adjustments across 3PLs and our sales channels (primarily Shopify and Amazon, plus a growing retail business) without relying on outside inventory support.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to resolve discrepancies and keep inventory accounting accurate.

Systems, AI & Process Improvement

• Use Claude and other AI tools to automate recurring workflows, reporting, and analysis, and to identify the next efficiency gain.
• Support integrations across QuickBooks Online, Shopify, Amazon, Ramp, and other platforms; document procedures and strengthen controls as we scale.
• Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional issues, ad hoc analysis, and budgeting and forecasting support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; typically 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, the majority in-house at an operating company.
• You’ve personally run the full month-end close, not one part of it on a larger team: JEs, accruals, reconciliations, inventory, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience booking Shopify and Amazon activity into the GL, including payouts, fees, returns, and reserves (strongly preferred).
• In-house experience at a DTC or eCommerce brand where online is the primary sales channel. Retail or wholesale experience is a plus, not a requirement.
• Deep command of GAAP and the month-end close; hands-on inventory and COGS accounting experience preferred.
• Fluency with AI tools (e.g., Claude) applied to accounting and finance work, and a drive to automate and improve.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets; QuickBooks Online experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with clear written and verbal communication.
• Ownership mindset; thrives managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What Success Looks Like:

An accurate, on-time close with minimal corrections; clean P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, timely tax and compliance filings; and measurable, continuous gains in efficiency and automation that free the team to take on more across the business.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid by the company for employees and their families