Staff Accountant

Job Title

Staff Accountant

Location

Lakeville, MA

Department

Requisition Number

6100-08-2025

Reports To

Kayla Arruda, Controller

Under the direction of Finance management, the Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for many accounting and financial reporting activities. This individual is a crucial member of the company’s finance team and will assist with maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. The Staff Accountant will assist with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, preparing and posting payroll and various journal entries, in addition to weekly reporting for Dispensary and Wholesale Teams. This role offers exposure to senior management, outside regulators, and external auditors.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting.
• Experience working with auditors.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online is encouraged.

Knowledge:
• Administrative - Knowledge of administrative tasks such as answering the phone, taking messages,
filing, etc.
• Computer Software — Knowledge and proficiency in basic computer navigation, Microsoft Office
Suite applications such as Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel, and QuickBooks Online.
• Data Analysis – Knowledge and understanding of Metrc and Dutchie systems
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, practices and internal controls.
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP and financial statements.

Skills:
• Accuracy – maintains a high degree of high accuracy
• Confidentiality – maintains a high degree of discretion and protects confidentiality when working with
sensitive information
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Interaction required with individuals face to
face, by phone, email, and video conferencing.
• Time Management — Managing one's own time to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to learning and continuous development.
• Software – proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Financial Reporting – understanding and preparing financial statements.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future
problem-solving and decision-making.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to
develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Professionalism - Ability to maintain professional relationships with employees, partners, and other
members of the management team

Abilities:
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, punctual, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling
obligations.
• Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Mathematics – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical data, standard operating procedures, codes, etc.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity through coordinated
workflow and continuous improvement practices while leading by example.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, including meeting
deadlines in short time periods.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and emotional composure during conflict, production challenges, or
feedback conversations, setting the tone for team dynamics.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures precisely.
• Ability to lead by example, especially under pressure.
• Ability to learn new computer software.
• Ability to adapt with software updates and procedures.
• Ability to communicate with management, staff, and vendors clearly, effectively and in a professional
manner at all times.
• Ability to create and maintain strong relationships within company and with business partners.
• Ability to pay attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of business and financial concepts
and accounting.
• Ability to utilize financial systems and reporting tools.

Additional Requirements:
• Must be 21 years of age or older and comply with all legal or company regulation requirements for
working in the industry.
• Reliable transportation.
• Fluent in the English language, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures precisely.
• Ability to lead by example, especially under pressure.
• Ability to learn new computer software.
• Ability to adapt with software updates and procedures.
• Ability to communicate with management, staff, and vendors clearly, effectively and in a professional
manner at all times.
• Ability to create and maintain strong relationships within company and with business partners.
• Ability to pay attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of business and financial concepts
and accounting.





Working Conditions

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Posts Accounts Payable invoices after receiving approval and reconciles monthly to the general
ledger.
• Enters daily Wholesale/AR invoices into QuickBooks Online.
• Enters daily retail sales into QuickBooks Online.
• Prepares and sends monthly statements to customers.
• Maintains rolling weekly sales by customer report
• Prepares weekly EOW report for Dispensary teams.
• Posts biweekly payroll journal entry to general ledger in QuickBooks Online.
• Posts month-end journal entries as requested.
• Maintains 13-week cash sheet weekly.
• Creates and maintains Vendor accounts and passwords in Purchasing platform as needed.
• Responds and investigates purchasing inquiries to facilitate ordering process if needed.
• Assists department managers with procurement of supplies and materials through purchasing
platform and vendor websites as needed.
• Requests quotes and inquires with vendors for cost savings on purchases and services.
• Assists in the development and completion of special projects as needed.
• Participates in the response to inquiries from management, auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Assists in the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Performs other duties as assigned and aligned with scope and abilities.

Physical Abilities:
• Ability to walk, stand, or move freely throughout the facility as needed.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
• depth perception and the ability to focus
• Motor coordination is required to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers, and feet accurately and handle
precise movements.
• Dexterous finger tapping on a computer is required for data entry and document preparation.
• Speaking or hearing – face-to-face, in person, by telephone, and by video conferencing.

Workplace Environmental Conditions:
• While performing the essential duties/responsibilities of this job, the employee is exposed to typical
office environment conditions and noise levels.
• Potential to work in high stress situations.

Schedule Requirements:
• Five (5) days per week, eight (8) hours per day
• Exempt position
• General hours are 8:30am-5:00pm but as an exempt position, these may vary due to special projects
• Hybrid position - Remote with 2-3 days per week on site as scheduled

Benefits:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (only FT employees eligible)
Paid Time Off
Waiting Period May Apply