Senior Staff Accountant

JARS Cannabis; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative cannabis retailer is seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for contributing to a culturally inspired organization. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, and be part of a mission to redefine the cannabis industry while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience with strong financial analysis skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month close processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and assist with audits.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

JARS Cannabis

Corporate / In-Office Position

Ready to elevate your career path to a new all-time high?

JARS Cannabis is more than just your average cannabis brand and retailer. We are a culturally inspired organization on a mission to rewrite the existing narratives that surround cannabis, one community at a time. We seek to empower the future leaders of our industry while creating an inclusive workplace environment that is fueled by celebrating the intersection of cannabis with creativity, community, and collaboration.

Implementing a progressive approach, we aim to provide only the highest quality of product and service to our customers and the communities that we are fortunate to inhabit. Striving to set a new standard of professional excellence in cannabis retail, our highly motivated team is comprised of knowledgeable experts who are committed to making the integration of cannabis into any lifestyle both easy and accessible.

Does this spark your interest? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Summary:

The Sr. Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
2. Preparing journal entries, analysis, and account reconciliations and assisting with month close processes.
3. Contributing to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
4. Maintaining documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury and conducting internal audits.
5. Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
6. Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
7. Cleaning up last transactions, 3rd party and intercompany to ensure the book is ready for external audit.
8. Compiling cash reports and assisting corporate controller with cash forecast.
9. Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits.
10. Ensuring compliance with GAAP and participate in external audit when needed.
11. Assisting the corporate controller as needed.

Required Skills

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred.
2. 4+ years of accounting experience.
3. Advanced user of MS office suite, in particular Excel with heavy emphasis on financial analysis required.
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
6. Good problem-solving and time management skills.
7. Highly organized and detail-oriented.
8. Team management and delegation skills.