Staff Accountant

Glass Meadows; Collingswood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Holidays

NJ Sick Leave & PTO

Job summary

Glass Meadows Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant in New Jersey to support daily accounting operations, including billing, A/R, A/P, and general ledger entries. You will prepare routine journal entries and assist with reconciliations under the Senior Accountant's guidance.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, cost accounting, and maintaining internal controls while growing with a fast-paced, regulated cannabis business. Hybrid work and ongoing learning are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 0-3 years of accounting experience; internship or entry-level acceptable; cannabis industry exposure a plus.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger operations.
• Exposure to month-end-close processes and financial statement preparation preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks preferred; solid Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Operational Responsibility: Support daily accounting functions including Billing, A/R, A/P, and General Ledger entries.
• Prepare and post routine journal entries under the review of the Senior Accountant.
• Assist with reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Help maintain Bill of Materials records to support cost accounting and margin visibility at the product level.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support preparation of regulatory reports and help track required reporting deadlines.
• Assist with Municipality and Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) tax reporting under supervision.
• Help ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Internal Controls: Follow established accounting policies and procedures to support internal controls.
• Assist with accurate tracking of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Work with other departments as needed to gather documentation and resolve transactional questions.
• Performance Monitoring: Look for opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of daily accounting tasks.
• Reporting and Communication: Assist with compiling data and schedules for reports on financial status shared with management.
• Industry Awareness & Knowledge: Build working knowledge of cannabis-specific accounting considerations, including inventory tracking and cash handling practices.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

At Glass Meadows, Inc. our goal is to cultivate the highest quality cannabis products that provide safe, effective, and consistent experiences for our customers. We are committed to sustainable and responsible cultivation and manufacturing practices, utilizing the latest technology and innovation to produce premium, unique cannabis products while minimizing environmental impact. We’re a growing cannabis company putting down roots in Newton, New Jersey, while expanding our reach across the Garden State.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join our dynamic team.The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting principles and a desire to grow within a fast-paced environment; cannabis industry experience is a plus but notrequired.As our Staff Accountant, you will support the day-to-day accounting operations that keep our financial recordsaccurateand our growing business running smoothly.

Role Summary

TheStaffAccountantsupportsthe accuracy andtimelinessof the company’score accounting functions.This positionassistswith transactional accounting, reconciliations, and reporting under the guidance of the Senior Accountant, and helpsmaintainthe internal controls that support the organization's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

OperationalResponsibility:Support daily accounting functions including Billing, A/R, A/P, and General Ledger entries.Prepare and post routine journal entries under the review of the Senior Accountant.Assistwith reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accountson a monthly basis.HelpmaintainBill of Materials records to support cost accounting and margin visibility at the product level.

Financial Reporting& Compliance:Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements andsupportingschedules.Support preparation of regulatory reports and help track required reporting deadlines.Assist with Municipality and Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) tax reporting under supervision.Help ensure transactions are recordedin accordance withGAAP and applicable regulations.

Internal Controls:Follow established accounting policies and procedures to support internal controls.Assistwithaccuratetracking of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.

Cross-DepartmentalCoordination:Work with other departments as needed to gather documentation and resolve transactional questions.

Performance Monitoring:Look for opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of daily accounting tasks.

Reporting and Communication:Assist with compiling data and schedules for reports on financial status shared with management.

IndustryAwareness&Knowledge:Build working knowledge of cannabis-specific accounting considerations, including inventory tracking and cash handling practices.Develop a foundational understanding of manufacturing workflows, standard costing, andbillof materials structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 0-3 years of accounting experience; internship or entry-level experience acceptable; cannabis industry exposure a plus.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger operations.
• Exposure to month-endcloseprocesses and financial statement preparation preferred.
• Proficiencywith QuickBooks preferred; solid Microsoft Excel skillsrequired.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communicationskills and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly regulated environment.

Expectations

• Demonstrate an eager, adaptable mindset within a rapidly expanding startup.
• Stay current on financial regulations and industry best practices as they relate to daily responsibilities.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the finance department.
• Maintain a proactive,solution-oriented approach to daily tasks.
• Exhibit a positive attitude while welcoming feedback and collaboration.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed, with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.
• Must be at least 21 years old tocomply withstate regulations.
• Willingness to undergo background checks,fingerprintingand state ID badging.

Benefits

Health Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, NJ Sick Leave & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Employment

Glass Meadows Inc.providesequal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employmentopportunity includes, butisnot limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. Glass Meadows Inc. takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 annually