Cannabis Senior Associate

CJBS Cjbs, Llc; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CJBS Cjbs, Llc is looking for a Cannabis Senior Associate with at least two years of experience in the cannabis industry and a strong background in accounting. Candidates must be proficient in tools like Microsoft Office Suite and CCH Axcess, with a Bachelor's degree in Business and Accounting being essential.

The role requires excellent mentoring abilities, understanding of GAAP, and the potential for leadership within the team. This position offers opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Cannabis Associate.
• Previous experience in an accounting firm or tax department.
• Strong technical knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand firm policies and procedures.
• Supervise and train Cannabis Staff Associates.
• Expand command of GAAP for financials.
• Mentor Cannabis Associates and provide training.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Proficient in CCH Axcess or similar products

Proficient in Oracle NetSuite

Proficient in Odoo ERP and CRM

Experience with QuickBooks and tax preparation software

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting

CPA, EA, or CPA eligible

Job description

Cannabis Senior Associate Job Description:

Individuals at this level generally have a minimum of two years of experience as a Cannabis Associate, including two calendar/fiscal year busy seasons. They also have either passed the CPA exam or parts of the CPA exam. Senior Cannabis Associates are expected to:

• Know and understand the reasons behind firm policies and procedures
• Have previous experience working with an accounting firm in the Cannabis industry or previous experience in the tax department of a MSO
• Possess technical knowledge and communication skills sufficient to supervise and train Cannabis Staff Associates
• Be able to communicate well with clients, within the Cannabis area of expertise
• Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships during the audit process and throughout the year
• If assigned primarily to bookkeeping, sales tax prep and corporate tax return preparation engagements, the Senior Cannabis Associate is expected to:
• Expand their command of GAAP and be able to apply it to the financials as necessary for investors
• Have a good command of common tax returns including corporate, and partnership, or other tax returns prepared by the firm
• Assume responsibility for efficiently supervising Cannabis engagements within the firm
• Recognize additional opportunities to expand Cannabis service offerings to clients
• Have a strong ability to mentor Cannabis Associates and provide training and coaching
• Assist in development of budgets on jobs
• Maintain required CPE

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Proficient in CCH Axcess or similar products
• Proficient in Oracle NetSuite preferred
• Proficient in Odoo ERP and CRM preferred
• Experience or familiarity with QuickBooks and tax preparation software is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a team atmosphere
• Bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting
• CPA, EA, or CPA eligible preferred

Additional items of note for advancement of Cannabis Senior Associates:

• Demonstration of growing technical abilities and communication skills
• Ability to teach, mentor, and foster team building
• Demonstration of leadership skills and potential
• Thirst for knowledge and desire to work hard and meet the demands of clients