Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant manages day-to-day financial operations, maintains the general ledger, and ensures strict regulatory compliance in a highly complex legal environment. This role navigates unique cannabis challenges, including cash management, multi-entity corporate structures, and state-specific track-and-trace systems. The position requires a self-starter who can balance traditional GAAP compliance with rapidly evolving industry regulations.

• General Ledger Maintenance
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  Prepare journal entries, manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), and maintain accurate financial records.
• Month-End Close
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  Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and point-of-sale data to generate timely P&L and balance sheet statements.
• 280E Compliance
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  Categorize and track expenses meticulously to separate allowable Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) from non-deductible operating expenses.
• Inventory & Cost Accounting
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  Reconcile physical inventory counts against seed-to-sale software data to monitor shrinkage and valuation.
• Multi-Entity Accounting
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  Manage separate books for multi-state or multi-license operations, including dispensaries, cultivation sites, and manufacturing centers.
• Cash Management
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  Implement rigorous internal controls for handling and recording large volumes of physical cash transactions.
• Audit Preparation
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  Gather documentation and build audit trails for internal workflows, state tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.

• Education
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  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience
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  Minimum of 1–3 years of professional accounting experience, ideally in retail, manufacturing, or an inventory-heavy sector.
• Legal Age
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  Must be at least 21 years of age and capable of passing state-mandated background checks for cannabis industry workers.
• Software Skills
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  Proficiency in Quick Books or mainstream ERPs, alongside advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Industry Knowledge
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  Familiarity with specialized cannabis platforms like Metrc, Bio Track, or Leaf Logix is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Compliance
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  Fundamental understanding of IRS Section 280E and state tax rules impacting cannabis businesses.
• Analytical Thinking
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  Ability to spot discrepancies between physical inventory metrics and financial ledger reporting.
• Adaptability
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  Navigating fluid banking conditions, changing state laws, and shifting tech stacks.
• Attention to Detail
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  Executing exact record-keeping to safeguard state licensing and defend against strict tax audits.
• Discretion
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  Safely handling internal asset transportation data and proprietary cash-management strategies.