Story Cannabis Co.
Staff Accountant
Story Cannabis Co., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Description
Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to provide weekly, and monthly (month end close) ownership, accountability and support of Story Cash Recording & Cash Reconciliation with a focus on retail cash, in line with Story's standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities:Assists the Director of Accounting Operations in driving the weekly and Month-End reconciliation of all Story cash for multiple entities across multiple states. Participates in daily accounting department tasks with a Primary Focus and ownership of:
Entity level and corporate operating bank account(s) reconciliationMonitoring of collections, and reconciliation and variance analysis of retail sales to cash electronic payment method collectionsMonitoring and validation of in store cash on hand
Prepares appropriate ledger entries and accruals.Ensures completeness and accuracy of all assigned balance sheet and profit/loss accounts, databases, and files, including the completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and applicable income statement accounts.Collaborates with the accounting, treasury, and operations teams, to design, document, implement, and monitor processes that establish controls, ownership, and accountability of involved parties related to sales, cash, and invoice processing.Performs ad hoc analysis and project participation and/or leadership as requested, including the implementation of the Procure to Pay and Order to Cash Tech Stack within new ERP system (Sage).Works closely with the accounting team, external auditors, and tax accountants during quarter and year end close to support reporting & regulatory requirements and provide financial commentary and supporting schedules as requested.Requirements
Experience or exposure to areas of accounting in wholesale and retail environments including but not limited to, cash recording, cash reconciliation, cash reporting, and reconciliation & variance analysis.Understanding of the principles of back office and instore inventory and retail sales processes.Experience working in a highly computerized environment and processing financial transactions using and/or implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and/or accounting software.Sage Intact experience preferred.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Self-starter that places an emphasis on accuracy, completeness, and work product ownership, with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks with competing deadlines.Professional written and verbal communication with multiple levels and departments.Analytical, detail-oriented, and honest.Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in accounting.2+ years of progressive accounting experience. Public accounting experience, as well as corporate accounting experience preferred.Back-office retail sales experience preferred.Knowledge of U.S. GAAPProven ability to prioritize and complete tasks with competing deadlines.Hands-on experience with ERP system implementations and process design
Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to provide weekly, and monthly (month end close) ownership, accountability and support of Story Cash Recording & Cash Reconciliation with a focus on retail cash, in line with Story's standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities:Assists the Director of Accounting Operations in driving the weekly and Month-End reconciliation of all Story cash for multiple entities across multiple states. Participates in daily accounting department tasks with a Primary Focus and ownership of:
Entity level and corporate operating bank account(s) reconciliationMonitoring of collections, and reconciliation and variance analysis of retail sales to cash electronic payment method collectionsMonitoring and validation of in store cash on hand
Prepares appropriate ledger entries and accruals.Ensures completeness and accuracy of all assigned balance sheet and profit/loss accounts, databases, and files, including the completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and applicable income statement accounts.Collaborates with the accounting, treasury, and operations teams, to design, document, implement, and monitor processes that establish controls, ownership, and accountability of involved parties related to sales, cash, and invoice processing.Performs ad hoc analysis and project participation and/or leadership as requested, including the implementation of the Procure to Pay and Order to Cash Tech Stack within new ERP system (Sage).Works closely with the accounting team, external auditors, and tax accountants during quarter and year end close to support reporting & regulatory requirements and provide financial commentary and supporting schedules as requested.Requirements
Experience or exposure to areas of accounting in wholesale and retail environments including but not limited to, cash recording, cash reconciliation, cash reporting, and reconciliation & variance analysis.Understanding of the principles of back office and instore inventory and retail sales processes.Experience working in a highly computerized environment and processing financial transactions using and/or implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and/or accounting software.Sage Intact experience preferred.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Self-starter that places an emphasis on accuracy, completeness, and work product ownership, with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks with competing deadlines.Professional written and verbal communication with multiple levels and departments.Analytical, detail-oriented, and honest.Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in accounting.2+ years of progressive accounting experience. Public accounting experience, as well as corporate accounting experience preferred.Back-office retail sales experience preferred.Knowledge of U.S. GAAPProven ability to prioritize and complete tasks with competing deadlines.Hands-on experience with ERP system implementations and process design