Job Overview
We are looking to add a detail oriented, accurate, and organized Staff Accountant to our growing and dynamic accounting team! The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, and ensuring timely processing of payables/receivables, reconciliations, and routine financial reporting. This role reports to and supports the Controller by keeping financial data organized, accurate, and audit-ready. While INVENTORY experience is required, experience in the cannabis industry is not required, but highly desirable!
What You’ll Do
- Record and classify financial transactions in the accounting system (e.g., bills, deposits, expenses, journal entries).
- Manage accounts payable (AP): process vendor invoices, match POs/receipts (if applicable), and code expenses.
- Manage accounts receivable (AR): generate invoices, post customer payments, track aging, and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Perform bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations on a regular schedule; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger and inventory accounts; ensuring transactions are properly supported and documented.
- Support month-end close: prepare reports, schedules, and documentation for leadership and/or external accountants.
- Maintain organized financial records (digital and physical) for audits, tax prep, and internal review.
- Assist with payroll support tasks as assigned (e.g., timesheet review, deductions support, reporting) while maintaining confidentiality.
- Track and report key metrics as needed (cash position, AP/AR status, budget vs actual summaries).
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies; identify process improvements to reduce errors and increase efficiency.
- Communicate with vendors/customers professionally to resolve billing and payment questions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support business needs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business preferred.
- 2–5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting support experience (or equivalent).
- Inventory Accounting experience is a MUST!
- Working knowledge of AP/AR, reconciliations, and general ledger fundamentals.
- Proficiency with accounting software, including QuickBooks, Sage and Excel/Google Sheets.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines with minimal supervision.
- High integrity with demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.
- Experience with multi-entity companies are highly preferred!
- Accuracy, organization, and follow-through
- Strong financial and reconciliation skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Problem solving and process improvement mindset
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks