Staff Accountant

Posted:
10/22/2024, 2:55:51 AM

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
Remote

About LeafLink

LeafLink is the largest unified B2B cannabis platform, providing licensed cannabis businesses a suite of tools to manage their business more effectively, sell or order from their favorite brands and accelerate growth. We are one platform, one solution and we’re defining the way thousands of cannabis brands, distributors, and retailers streamline their operations. With thousands of brands and retailers across 30+ markets in North America, we are setting the industry standard for how cannabis businesses grow together. LeafLink processes more than $5 billion in wholesale cannabis orders annually.

Our team, backed by funding from leading VC's, including Founders Fund, Thrive Capital, Nosara Capital, and Lerer Hippeau is poised to define the cannabis supply chain through technology.  LeafLink was named one of Inc. 5000’s ‘Top 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies’; one of Fast Company's 'Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Enterprise for 2020', joining the ranks of Amazon, Slack, and VMWare; one of Built In NYC's 'Best Places to Work in 2021'; 2024 Fast Company’s Best WorkPlaces for Innovators for Banking, Finance, and Fintech category; 2024 Green Market Report Award for Best Fintech in cannabis - and we're just getting started!

The Role

LeafLink is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their Finance and Accounting team. This role will report to the Company’s Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong month-end close, financial statements, and audit coordination background. The candidate will also have strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to handle ad-hoc projects as they arise.  This role is for self-starters and entrepreneurial-minded individuals who desire to contribute to the success of a technology start-up.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations (bank recs, AR, Accrued Expense, Prepaid Assets, Fixed Assets, etc.).
  • Recording of daily customer receipts.
  • Assist with the preparation of weekly accounts payable for processing.
  • Assist with recording of monthly T&E transactions.
  • Assist with billing and invoicing issues with customers (as needed).
  • Assist with the annual audit process, including coordination with external auditors and preparation of audit schedules.
  • Maintain company accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
  • Adhering to and helping improve upon internal controls and policies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting capabilities.
  • Assist with special projects and provide ad-hoc operational accounting support, as needed.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • 2 years of experience in accounting or finance roles
  • Public accounting experience is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and other regulatory requirements
  • Experience with month-end close processes and financial statement preparation
  • Experience with audit coordination and working with external audits
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience with ERP systems (Sage is a plus) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel

LeafLink Perks & Benefits

  • Flexible PTO - you’re going to be working hard so enjoy time off with no cap!
  • A robust stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in LeafLink’s success
  • 5 Days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) - giving back is important to us and we want our employees to prioritize cultivating a better community
  • Competitive compensation and 401k match
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • Commuter Benefits through our Flexible Spending Account

LeafLink’s employee-centric culture has earned us a coveted spot on BuiltInNYC’s Best Places to Work for in 2021 list. Learn more about LeafLink’s history and the path to our First Billion in Wholesale Cannabis Orders here.

Base salary range
$65,000$85,000 USD