Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Company: Lowtemp Industries

Lowtemp Industries is a growing manufacturing and distribution company in Denver focused on precision solventless extraction equipment for cannabis and adjacent markets. We’re scaling our finance operations and need an experienced Senior Accountant to own month‑end close, reconciliations, sales tax coordination, and financial controls while working closely with the CEO/Director of Operations.

Reports to: CEO / Director of Operations (or designated finance leader)

Work model: Hybrid (Arvada‑based). Colorado‑remote considered with onsite onboarding and semi‑regular in‑person work days (5–10+ days/month)

Employment type: Full‑time, salaried

Compensation range: $75,000–$95,000 per year (base salary), depending on experience and capabilities

Benefits snapshot: PTO; medical insurance (company covers up to 80% of premium for spouse and children); dental and vision insurance; professional development budget

Application window: Open until filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Own monthly close and prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations (bank, AR, AP, credit cards, inventory, loans).
• Reconcile Shopify/commerce platform activity to the GL in QBO; maintain deferred revenue and sales deferrals.
• Manage commissions and royalty calculations and monthly close tagging/validation.
• Coordinate multi‑state sales tax prefiling cleanup, filings, notices, and nexus tracking.
• Oversee payroll data prep and payroll vendor coordination, and review payroll journal entries.
• Maintain vendor controls in  (vendor setup, bank verification) and supervise AP/AR workflows.
• Support cash flow reporting, cash monitoring, and ad‑hoc financial analysis for leadership.
• Create and maintain accounting SOPs; train bookkeeper and cross‑train other staff.
• Assist with year‑end audit/CPA coordination, 1099 processes, and tax schedules.

• 4–7 years accounting experience (private company preferred), including month‑end close and reconciliations.
• Strong experience with Quick Books Online/Advanced, Net Suite, or similar;  and Shopify experience preferred.
• Proven multi‑state sales tax exposure and/or experience working with sales tax specialists.
• Comfortable with manufacturing inventory accounting, ERP/accounting system stand‑ups, deferred revenue, commissions, and payroll entries.
• Very strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas).
• Strong communication skills and a sense of ownership; able to document SOPs and train others.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and demonstrated control‑oriented mindset.

• Experience leading a remote bookkeeper or small remote accounting/admin team.
• Experience with Avalara, Tax Jar, or other tax automation tools.

• Base Salary: $75,000–$95,000, depending on work experience and capabilities.
• Competitive benefits package including PTO, 80% medical insurance premium coverage for spouse and children, full dental and vision insurance, and a professional development budget.

Arvada‑based company with hybrid flexibility. Remote candidates may be considered (Colorado only) if local overlap for onboarding and quarterly in‑person meetings is possible. Expect up to 30–60 days initially on‑site, with regular on‑site work days going forward (at least 5–10 days per month).

Lowtemp Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, hairstyle or hair texture (including protective hairstyles), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Lowtemp will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, consistent with applicable law. If you need an accommodation to apply or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact the hiring team.

Consistent with Colorado law, we do not request criminal history information on an initial employment application (unless a statutory exception applies). Any background check, if required, will occur after a conditional offer and in accordance with applicable law. We also do not request age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on an initial application, unless required for a lawful purpose.

Employment with Lowtemp is at‑will unless otherwise required by law. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.