Job Title: Staff Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Controller
FSLA Status: Exempt
Location: Marshall, MI (Hybrid)
About Us
Common Citizen is proud to be a Michigan-based cannabis company committed to changing the social stigma that prevents people from enjoying the greater quality of life that cannabis can provide. Our company is founded on two principles: ‘cannabis for humanity’ and ‘change for the better’. ‘Cannabis for humanity’ meaning we put people first in everything we do – from our safe, high quality cannabis plants to our world-class customer experience to our caring workplace environment. ‘Change for the better’ meaning that we have an insatiable desire to make ourselves, our product and our team experience better each and every day. In fact, we are working hard to become and be recognized as a Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces in the USA.
About This Role
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 Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in the accounting operations of the company. This includes participation in the monthly close process through the preparation of general ledger journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules and financial reporting. This includes performing account analysis, investigating variances and issue resolution.
Responsibilities
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. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
The Experience You Bring and the Skills we Need:
Assist with month and year end closing information
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.
Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
Monitor funds for payment of payroll, taxes, and cash position
Perform accounting analyses and reporting functions
Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
3-5 years in general accounting experience
Experience with an ERP system preferred (SAP, Oracle, etc)
Work experience in production or manufacturing preferred
Strong general accounting skills/familiarity with GAAP
Ability to interact effectively and positively with employees, vendors and clients
Accuracy and attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer and software related skills
Physical Requirements
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 50 pounds.
Why You’d Love This Role
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 with your fellow citizens.
An appreciation for all stages of the production cycle of cannabis, including harvesting and trimming.
An awareness of the contamination risk between a commercial and home grow, and thus can commit to not operating a home grow while working with us in the greenhouse.
Common Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect for all people. If you are a member of an equity group, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application, cover letter or resume.
***Must be at least 21 years of age as required by the Marijuana Regulatory Association**