The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records and preparing financial reports in support of the Accounting and Finance departments. This position works under the supervision of a controller. Staff Accountants may also assist with tasks such as tax preparation, auditing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Responsibilities & Duties
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Maintain financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger.
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Prepare journal entries, account analysis, and account reconciliations and assist with monthly closing and reporting processes.
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Monitors accounts payable email boxes and enters invoices
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Process bi-weekly payroll in a timely manner
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Responsible for monitoring and entering wholesale sales and investigate any discrepancies.
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Reconcile bank statements in a timely manner and by established deadlines.
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Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
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Record cash receipts and research banking activity for accuracy.
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Assist in maintaining fixed asset records.
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Participate in external audits (quarterly, annually, etc.) by compiling requested information; prepare analysis of financial information provided.
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Proactively, initiate and assist with a variety of process improvements (analyzing current procedures and recommend changes, etc.); assist with various business process improvements.
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Provide support to other members of the accounting team; assist with training staff as needed or requested.
- Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
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Ensures revenue, cost of sales and general expenses are recorded accurately according to Internal Revenue Code Section 280E
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Meet all process and reporting deadlines.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
- 1-5 years accounting experience with exceptional attention to detail required.
- Industry experience in agriculture, manufacturing, distribution, wholesale and/or retail preferred, experience in the cannabis industry desired.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite, Excel is required; Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) experience preferred; SAGE experience a plus.
- Relatable experience with a fast-growing, start-up or emerging growth company preferred. Public company reporting and experience preferred.
- Must be solutions-oriented, possess excellent time management skills, and can prioritize tasks and multi-task as necessary; Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and managers.
Competencies:
Attention to Detail
Communication
Initiative
Organization
Problem Solving
Physical Requirements:
Frequent sitting
- Occasional standing, and walking
- Close visual acuity needed to read and write documents on a computer screen.
- Manual dexterity is needed to type on a computer.
Workplace Environment:
- General office environment
- Occasional exposure to cannabis odor when in production facilities
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass every task or responsibility that may be required.
Pay Range: $23.65 - $33.61
Insa is a multi-state employer, and this is the company-wide pay range. Offers will be provided in accordance with state-specific minimum wage guidelines.
