Cannabis Senior Associate

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

Job summary

CJBS is seeking a Senior Cannabis Associate in Deerfield, IL. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of relevant experience, ideally in the Cannabis industry or tax department of a multi-state operator (MSO). Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing client relationships, and applying GAAP to financials. Essential qualifications include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Full-time position with a focus on leadership and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a Cannabis Associate.
• Experience in the Cannabis industry or tax department of an MSO.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Know and understand firm policies and procedures.
• Supervise and train Cannabis Staff Associates.
• Develop quality client relationships during audits.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

CCH Axcess proficiency

Oracle NetSuite proficiency

Odoo ERP and CRM proficiency

QuickBooks familiarity

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting

CPA, EA, or CPA eligible

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

Job Location: CJBS, LLC, 10 Parkway North, Suite 200, Deerfield, IL 60015

Applicant Location Requirements: Chicago

Type of Employment: Full Time