Junior Accountant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt Cannabis & Glass, we are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of our customers through exceptional service and accessible cannabis products. Our company embraces a culture that fosters growth and collaboration with a focus on delivering an outstanding customer experience.As the largest recreational dispensary chain in Eastern Washington and Oregon, Cannabis & Glass takes pride in offering the region's best cannabis prices and widest selection. With four dispensaries located in North Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, and Ontario, Oregon, we strive to be the top choice for cannabis consumers.Joining our team means being part of a thriving organization that consistently ranks among the top 10% highest grossing retailers in the state of Washington. Whether you are seeking a position at our retail stores or aiming for a senior corporate role, Cannabis & Glass provides diverse opportunities for professional growth and development.We believe in creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where each employee's unique perspectives and contributions are valued. We encourage teamwork, creativity and empowerment as we work together to achieve our company's goals.By joining Cannabis & Glass, you become a part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding industry that is shaping the future of cannabis retail. Embark on a fulfilling and rewarding career journey with us, where your passion and dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers.

The Position:

Cannabis & Glass is looking to add a knowledgeable Junior Accountant to our Spokane team. The Junior Accountant will work in our corporate headquarters located in Spokane Valley. Join the most exciting and fastest growing industry in Washington If you enjoy working with and talking about cannabis, this is the right job for you Come enjoy a fun and collaborative environment with the largest discount on cannabis in the industry Join our team today and start looking forward to coming to work doing something you love

Overview:

Cannabis & Glass is looking for a corporate Junior Accountant to provide administrative and accounting support for the finance department.

Job operations will vary from day to day but will have a base routine including accrual based accounting, record keeping, record maintenance, as well as various account payable/receivable tasks and items that will arise. The Junior Accountant will also be responsible for coordinating and ensuring proper billing and invoice practices are being maintained by our various utilities and lessors.

The job will not only include work done with Cannabis & Glass, but with other organizations Cannabis & Glass does accounting and record keeping for. Other tasks that can arise at the discretion of the Finance Director/Accounting Manager will be expected to be followed through with professionalism.

Essential Functions:

Take responsibility for accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, bank feed allocations, cash-flow summary, employee incentive transactions, account statement reconciliations and check runs.

Accounts Payable/Receivable Administration

• Responsibilities include verifying checks for print runs (verifying invoice & PO, verifying expense account, ensuring vendor information is correct)
  • Printing checks for authorization and signing by Accounting Manager/Director
  • Working with Bookkeeper to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Cash receipts reconciliation
  • Periodically (weekly)
  • Uploaded cash receipts (petty cash) are cataloged in QuickBooks and recorded as expenses in the accounting system for traceability
    • This is to be reconciled against cash counts reported by MODs
• Rents/Utilities/Loan Payments
  • Working with Bookkeeper to ensure all non-vendor payments are made on-time and allocated to the correct expense accounts
    • Review charges systematically to identify anomalies

General Ledger

• Responsibilities include positioning of regular Journal Entries approved by Accounting Manage/Director for fiscal accruals and allocations
  • Depreciations & Amortizations
  • Right-of-Use Asset postings pursuant to ASC 842
  • Sales, COGS, and inventory journal entries
  • Fiscal Accruals (revenue and expense recognition)
  • In general, other LLC bookkeeping will require a similar light transaction allocation work but a bit more in depth work related to ensuring completeness and accuracy

• Adherence to US GAAP standards and principles
• Encourage other employees to adhere to company standards and ethics

Record Keeping:

• Ensure proper documentation protocols are upheld and followed through
  • Properly catalog and store documentation to be easily accessible/retrievable when required
• Maintain current records of licenses, state and federal entity documents, and tax documents
• Build out and properly maintain guidance documentation and ensure procedures are properly aligned with reality

Record Maintenance:

• Managing Budtender/Manager Incentive Points
  • Running report to reconcile Incentive User spends vs Points Used
  • Administrating point awards when required
• Auditing Employee Incentive Points
  • Being sure points applied in the form is recognized appropriately
  • Notifying employees when changes are made due to the results of reviews
• Work with Accounting Manager/Director to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts occurs in a timely manner following a prescribed procedure and assist in monthly closing process
• Product feedback summarization

Working Conditions:

• Job duties will primarily include work indoors during all seasons
• Employees may be exposed to difficult or stressful vendor and/or customer situations requiring patience and professionalism to effectively handle
• Work duties may require sedentary activities, active standing, stooping and/or kneeling

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to sit and/or stand at workstation for up to eight hours per day
• Must be able to proficiently operate computers, tablets and other productivity machinery and technology
• Must be able to reliably arrive at work on time for scheduled shifts
• Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute
• Must be able to move about the corporate offices, as needed, to perform required functions
• Must be able to remain in a designated work area for up to eight hours per day with the exception of breaks as required by law
• Must be able to effectively communicate information and ideas so customers, vendors and coworkers will understand. Must be able to convey and exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to continue to assist vendors and coworkers during and after stressful situations
• Must be able to accurately observe details at close range in order to recognize, identify, detect, determine and assess objects
• Must be able to effectively communicate information displayed on digital screens
• Must be able to perform other job duties as assigned
• Must have the ability to work onsite at corporate Spokane Valley location
• Must have the ability to work 40 hours per week

Job Requirements:

• Associate's degree in accounting required. Bachelor's degree preferred. (Recent graduates are welcome to apply)
• Previous accounting experience is preferred
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Must have an Associate's degree or higher
• Must commit to coming to work sober. We love cannabis but we do not get high on the job.

Excellent communication and organizational aptitude

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
• Must be comfortable discussing medical and recreational cannabis
• This is an on site position. All candidates must be local to the greater Spokane area.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Pay range starting between $26.50/hr - $30.50/hr DoE
• Employee discount includes 50% off smokable cannabis products
• Perfect attendance incentive program
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering in-person, telephonic, texting and video counseling for help with stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, and more
• Employee Discount Program offering exclusive discounts from top national retailers
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay for anyone working New Years Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cannabis & Glass is an equal opportunity employer that believes in promoting a diverse workplace and creating a working environment in which all employees are provided with equal employment opportunities. The company will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class or characteristic established under applicable federal, state or local statute or ordinance.

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