Staff Accountant - SG&A

Cresco Labs•Chicago, IL

12h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry, known for its portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands and Sunnyside® dispensaries. Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs aims to normalize and professionalize cannabis through passionate employees, focusing on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. The company's SEEDTM initiative supports social equity and educational development within the communities it serves. Cresco Labs is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its corporate finance team in Chicago, IL. This individual will be responsible for assisting in reporting and reconciliation of accounting functions, analyzing financial statements to find and resolve any discrepancies. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is highly organized with great attention to detail.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
2 years accounting experience (public accounting or relevant corporate accounting experience preferred)
Strong interpersonal skills and consistent follow through on assigned tasks
Experience with financial accounting systems
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office required
Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner
Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and respond to ad-hoc requests.
Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Nice To Haves

CPA desirable
Experience with Intacct

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and supporting documentation.
Support audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to internal and external auditor inquiries.
Assist with the continuous improvement of processes and procedures as company expands into new and established markets.
Prepare and maintain prepaid asset accounting records including prepaid capitalization, amortization, monthly journal entries, schedules and roll forwards.
Prepare and maintain capital lease accounting records including amortization schedules, reassessments/adjustments, new/terminated lease analysis, tenant improvement allowance (TIA) activity, monthly journal entries, and various other lease deliverables.
Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations (including cash accounts) and investigate reconciling items to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Conduct fluctuation and variance analysis across balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify trends and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and strong attention to detail across accounting records and supporting schedules.
Complete ad-hoc analyses and special projects as assigned to support corporate accounting and leadership reporting needs.