Staff Accountant — Fully Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: 100% Remote
Department: Accounting & Client Services
Client Portfolio: Cannabis & Non-Cannabis Businesses
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and client-focused Staff Accountant to join our growing remote accounting team. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting needs of a portfolio of at least 20 client accounts, including both cannabis and non-cannabis businesses.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing multiple deadlines, communicating directly with clients, and maintaining a high level of accuracy across multiple sets of books.
Experience with cannabis accounting is highly valued, but it is not required. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and can apply strong accounting fundamentals across a variety of industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day accounting functions for a minimum portfolio of 20 client accounts
- Maintain accurate and timely books and financial records for assigned clients
- Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Record and review journal entries and adjusting entries
- Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
- Review financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and unusual transactions
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Communicate with clients regarding accounting questions, outstanding information, and financial activity
- Run payroll for clients
- Identify accounting discrepancies and work toward timely resolution
- Follow established accounting procedures, internal controls, and deadlines
- Support tax preparation and year-end accounting processes as needed
- Stay current with accounting standards, client-specific requirements, and applicable cannabis accounting considerations
Cannabis industry experience is a plus, but not required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles
- Experience managing multiple clients, entities, or sets of books preferred
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online
- Power BI a Plus
- Ability to prioritize and manage a workload involving 20+ client accounts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment
- High level of professionalism and client-service orientation
- Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately
- Experience preparing monthly financial statements
- Experience working with businesses in regulated industries
What We Offer
- 100% remote work
- Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of cannabis and non-cannabis businesses
- Exposure to a variety of industries and accounting situations
- Collaborative remote team environment
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
What Success Looks Like
A successful Staff Accountant will be able to independently manage a portfolio of 20+ client accounts, consistently meet monthly deadlines, produce accurate financial statements, communicate proactively with clients, and recognize issues before they become problems.
If you are an organized accounting professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership of your work, and is excited to work with both traditional and cannabis-related businesses, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our team.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
