Reports to CFO
Job Summary: Reporting to the CFO, the Accounting Clerk will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Performs general bookkeeping duties including identifying, organizing, recording, and reconciling transactions.
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Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements; maintains the general ledger.
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Manages the full accounts payable process, including receiving, coding, and entering invoices into the accounting software.
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Reconciles bank accounts, cash disbursements, credit card statements, petty cash, accounts receivable, and other financial accounts monthly.
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Manages accounts receivable collections and reconcile aging reports to the balance sheet.
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Verifies and processes payments, ensuring they are charged to the appropriate accounts.
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Reviews invoices and credit memos for accuracy, proper documentation, approval, and sales tax exemption status.
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Maintains organized records, including accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, corporate card transactions, and SharePoint files.
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Provides assistance to outside auditors by gathering necessary account information and documents.
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Prepares internal ad hoc reports while looking for ways to automate or improve efficiency.
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Maintain and recommend improvements to accounting systems or other technology systems.
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Manages purchasing and invoicing systems.
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Prepare financial analysis of accounts and create reports as required.
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Updates financial spreadsheets and maintains organized digital records.
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Provides administrative support during finance meetings.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
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At least three years of related experience required. Cannabis experience preferred.
Expectations
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Adhere to Higher Love/Ottawa Innovations Policies and procedures.
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Perform duties as workload necessitates.
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Demonstrate flexibility and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
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Meet department productivity standards.
Additional Requirements
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Must be 21+
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Must be able to pass a background check
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Must be authorized to work in the United States
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Must treat all coworkers, customers, and vendors in a professional and respectful manner
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
- Strong proficiency working with large data sets, including advanced Excel skills such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
If you are looking to join a great team in an exciting industry we would love to hear from you.
