Senior Accountant

Overview

Born Primitive is a retired military-owned lifestyle apparel brand built on the principles of hard work, community, and purpose. We design premium performance and lifestyle products for those who live without compromise. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a hands-on accounting professional to support our finance team during a critical period of growth and operational refinement.

Born Primitive is seeking a Contract Senior Accountant to join our team for an initial 4–6-month contract, with the potential to convert to a full-time role based on performance and business needs. This role will focus on hands-on support of the month-end close process and day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Focus will be assisting with month-end close processes, ensuring adherence to the month-end close calendar and deadlines
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned areas, including:
  • Cash and credit cards
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Prepaid expenses
  • Fixed assets
  • Other assigned balance sheet accounts based on experience and business needs
• Identify month-end reconciling items, propose journal entries, and ensure timely resolution.
• Support accounts payable and expense management processes, as needed
• Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable activity, including:
  • AR subledger to general ledger reconciliations
  • Customer payment application and clearing accounts
  • Identification and cleanup of unusual or unsupported balances
• Support daily accounting operations including general ledger activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve AR-related issues as needed
• Serve as a technical accounting resource
• Escalate issues with clear recommendations and proposed accounting treatment

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or industry experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles
• Hands-on month-end close ownership is required
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (Net Suite experience a plus)
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
• Retail, e-commerce, or inventory-based business experience a plus
• Ability to operate independently with minimal onboarding
• 4-6 month contract position
• Competitive hourly or contract-based compensation (commensurate with experience)
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance and business needs