Accounts Payable Specialist

• Base Pay $25.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Specialist / Accountant

Department:
Finance

Reports to:

Accounting Manager

FSLA Status:
Exempt

Common Citizen, a Michigan-based cannabis company, is dedicated to reshaping perceptions around cannabis and enhancing lives through our principles of ‘cannabis for humanity’ and ‘change for the better.’ Prioritizing people in all aspects, from cultivating high-quality cannabis to providing a world‑class customer experience, we embody a commitment to continuous improvement. As we aspire to be recognized as a Fortune Magazine ‘Best Company To Work For,’ our family of brands also includes 8 cannabis retail stores serving their respective local communities under 4 brands – LIV Cannabis Co.,

Pure Lapeer Canna, Xplore Cannabis, Monster Xtracts, Fuel 420 and Cannavista Wellness, creating a seamless network where we are all one. Join us at Common Citizen for a collaborative and inclusive journey, anchored in the principles of ‘cannabis for humanity’ and a commitment to positive change.

Every position at Common Citizen from seed to sale is contributing to our mission to serve our fellow citizens of Michigan with the highest quality, safest cannabis product through our highly individualized and education-oriented provisioning centers. The Accounts Payable Citizen provides financial, administrative, and clerical support for payments made to suppliers/creditors, paying vendor invoices/bills, and recording the company’s short-term debts.

Outlined below is what we see you doing at this point in time. We are a fast-growing company looking for people that are excited to grow along with us.

• Prepare, verify, and process invoices and verify the purchase to pay process is being followed.
• Ensure all autopay invoices are booked and accounted for.
• Manage payable inbox daily.
• Prepare month/year end journal entries.
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and account balances are accurately stated in accordance with GAAP and Company policy including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze P&L activity to ensure all invoices are booked properly.
• Perform other accounting duties as needed.
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years accounts payables/accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Customer service and negotiation skills.

• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• You have a high level of professionalism and believe in our founding principles: “Cannabis for humanity” and “Change for the better.” As such, you enjoy being involved in the community and being a steward for the company and the positive change that we believe in.
• A passion for providing the residents and visitors of Michigan with the highest quality and safest cannabis products in the state.
• A desire to change the social perception of cannabis and a passion for humanity.
• A constant desire to learn new skills and believe in continuous improvement, both personally and professionally.
• Value integrity and honesty and want to bring those values to the cannabis industry.
• Enjoy being part of a team and sharing your skills…