Cost Accountant / Sr. Accountant

At Pair Eyewear, we believe in placing our people at the center of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a joyful and dynamic workplace, providing our employees with an environment where they can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Pair Eyewear is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant/Senior Accountant, who will be responsible for supporting various accounting functions, including leading accurate product costing, month-end close, accounting process improvements, and assisting in the financial review process. This role will proactively collaborate with Operations and cross-functional teams to streamline cost reporting, anticipate issues, and drive continuous improvements in financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and analyze all aspects of COGS accounting, including 3PL costs, logistics expenses, and direct material costs.

• Analyze and investigate cost variances, identifying root causes and leading corrective action plans to ensure cost accuracy and operational alignment.

• Act as a trusted Accounting partner to Operations, driving collaboration to improve cost accuracy and accountability.

• Own the tracking and reconciliation of all 3PL and logistics-related expenses, ensuring visibility and consistency across monthly reporting cycles.

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries for COGS, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in the close process.

• Proactively identify and implement process improvements that enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and insightfulness of financial reporting.

• Work with the FP&A team when needed to update the financial model with actual results.

• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects, as necessary.

Who You Are

• You love a challenge, and are excited to take a project head on - we have a function to build here.

• You are organized - we will need the help getting ourselves coordinated.

• You are flexible - we are a start-up, so things can change quickly.

• You are collaborative - we want to work well together, within the finance team, and with all our partners across the company.

• You are detail-oriented - we will be ticking, tying, and footing all of our numbers.

• You are a strong communicator - we have a lot to do, and we will need to stay aligned on goals, deadlines, and priorities.

• You are good at time and expectation management - we have a lot to do, but we are also all human beings! Let's be honest with each other about what can be done in a day.

• You are humble, curious, and kind - we are all on this journey together. Let's treat each other with respect and open minds.

Need To Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience

• Strong understanding of retail accounting and inventory costing

• Experience analyzing COGS, logistics, and inventory-related costs

Nice To Have

• Certified Public Accountant preferred

• Experience in a high-growth consumer or retail environment

• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems

• Prior exposure to international logistics or offshore supply chains

At Pair, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. The pay range for this position is expected to be between $90,000 - $120,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Pair is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, familial status, family responsibilities, gender identity/expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, personal appearance, political affiliation, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.