Staff Accountant
Role Summary
The Staff Accountant supports the accuracy and timeliness of the company’s core accounting functions. This position assists with transactional accounting, reconciliations, and reporting under the guidance of the Senior Accountant, and helps maintain the internal controls that support the organization's continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
Support daily accounting functions including Billing, A/R, A/P, and General Ledger entries.
Prepare and post routine journal entries under the review of the Senior Accountant.
Assist with reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
Help maintain Bill of Materials records to support cost accounting and margin visibility at the product level.
Financial Reporting & Compliance: Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules. Support preparation of regulatory reports and help track required reporting deadlines. Assist with Municipality and Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) tax reporting under supervision. Help ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
Internal Controls: Follow established accounting policies and procedures to support internal controls. Assist with accurate tracking of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
Cross-Departmental Coordination: Work with other departments as needed to gather documentation and resolve transactional questions.
Performance Monitoring: Look for opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of daily accounting tasks.
Reporting and Communication: Assist with compiling data and schedules for reports on financial status shared with management.
Industry Awareness & Knowledge: Build working knowledge of cannabis-specific accounting considerations, including inventory tracking and cash handling practices. Develop a foundational understanding of manufacturing workflows, standard costing, and bill of materials structures.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
0-3 years of accounting experience; internship or entry-level experience acceptable; cannabis industry exposure a plus.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger operations.
Exposure to month-end close processes and financial statement preparation preferred.
Proficiency with QuickBooks preferred; solid Microsoft Excel skills required.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly regulated environment.
Expectations
Demonstrate an eager, adaptable mindset within a rapidly expanding startup.
Stay current on financial regulations and industry best practices as they relate to daily responsibilities.
Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the finance department.
Maintain a proactive, solution-oriented approach to daily tasks.
Exhibit a positive attitude while welcoming feedback and collaboration.
Ability to travel occasionally as needed, with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.
Must be at least 21 years old to comply with state regulations.
Willingness to undergo background checks, fingerprinting and state ID badging.
Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k)
Holidays
NJ Sick Leave & Paid Time Off (PTO)
Equal Employment
Glass Meadows Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Glass Meadows Inc. takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.
Salary Range
$70,000-$80,000 annually