Associate Accountant

Cornbread Hemp; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee discount

Paid training

Career growth

Job summary

Cornbread Hemp is seeking an Associate Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and ensure accuracy across all accounting functions. You'll work closely with the Controller and Staff Accountant while collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide clear financial support and enable sound business decisions.

This on-site role is ideal for someone who wants growth within the accounting department and exposure to the full accounting cycle at a fast-growing consumer brand.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with ERP systems; Acumatica preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong communication—written and verbal; interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Process daily transactions in the ERP system (Acumatica).
• Code transactions with proper accounts and approvals.
• Enter vendor invoices and credit memos.
• Verify invoices against POs and receiving docs.
• Assist with vendor payments and reconciliations.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries about invoices/payments.
• Maintain vendor profiles per policy.
• Review and reconcile credit card transactions and employee expenses.
• Investigate discrepancies between bank activity and Acumatica.
• Maintain electronic accounting files and docs per procedures.

Skills

Experience in accounting

ERP systems

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Excel/Google Sheets

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Job Title: Associate Accountant Reports to: Controller Type: full-time, exempt

THE ROLE:

The Associate Accountant will support the day-to-day financial operations of the company and ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all accounting functions. You'll work closely with our Controller and Staff Accountant while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver clear financial support and help make sound business decisions.

This is a hands-on role - perfect for someone who wants to grow within an accounting department while gaining exposure to the full accounting cycle at a rapidly scaling consumer brand.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are curious, detail-driven, and thrive in an environment where no two days are exactly alike. You bring a balance of analytical thinking and people skills to the table—ready to dive deep into spreadsheets while keeping the bigger picture in view. At your core, you are dependable, humble, and always looking for ways to improve.

You might be a fit if you:

• Enjoy working with numbers and have a passion for clean, accurate data
• Are adaptable and comfortable juggling shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Take initiative and don't wait to be told what needs to be done
• Communicate clearly and professionally, even when problem-solving under pressure
• Ask questions, seek clarity, and thrive on learning new systems and processes
• Believe in doing things the right way-not just the fast way
• Operate with a strong sense of personal accountability

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Daily Accounting Operations

• Review and process daily transactions in the ERP system (Acumatica).
• Review transactions for proper coding, completeness, and appropriate approvals.
• Enter vendor invoices and credit memos
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, receiving documents, and other supporting documentation, as applicable.
• Assist with preparing vendor payment runs and processing approved payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to routine vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payment status.
• Maintain vendor profile setups and adherence to company policy
• Review and reconcile credit card transactions and employee expenses.
• Investigate discrepancies between bank activity and Acumatica records.
• Maintain electronic accounting files and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures.

SKILLS EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES THAT WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Working knowledge of accounting systems and ERP software (Acumatica experience preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• Excellent communication—written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets and financial modeling
• Team-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• While this role is based onsite, reliable home Wi-Fi is required in case remote work is needed occasionally

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discount
• Paid training and competitive wages
• Opportunities for professional growth and personal development

Join Cornbread Hemp and play a vital role in shaping the future of a fast-growing, purpose-driven company. Be part of a culture that values integrity, humility, and the pursuit of better. If you're looking for more than a job-and want your work to matter, we'd love to meet you.

Cornbread Hemp is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.