Staff Accountant - Cannabis Startup (Hybrid)

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

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.