Staff Accountant

IND Hemp LLC•Belgrade, MT

4h•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

IND HEMP is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our rapidly scaling hemp oilseed and fiber processing business. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, this position will be at the leading edge of expanding the ability of the Finance Department to support the business and data-driven decision making. As IND HEMP’s Staff Accountant, you will serve as an important partner to our team and help us grow and maintain accurate and timely financial information while encouraging a financially disciplined culture. We are looking to bring on someone who is analytical with a high level of initiative and a natural sense of ownership. You should possess excellent communication and collaboration skills and be comfortable working up, down, and across the organization to help us drive continuous financial and operational improvement. Qualified candidates must have the ability to execute multiple work-streams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain open to accepting new responsibilities as the business evolves. At IND HEMP we pride ourselves on our core mission: providing innovative agricultural products and services to connect American farmers with the pioneers and businesses that see hemp as a means to bring real and lasting change to our communities and planet.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3-4 years of progressive accounts payable experience.
Proficiency with ERP systems and scan and capture bill pay systems.
Experience with inventory items, purchasing, and receiving.
Experience with accounting software. (NetSuite preferred).
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize time effectively.
Ability to think creatively, highly driven, and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
High attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
Must enjoy working as part of a team and thrive on team culture.
Excel skills with the ability to use pivot tables and import data.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching and stooping while retrieving files and accessing office equipment.
Ability to read and analyze spreadsheet, invoices, purchase order and other business documents in both electronic and printed formats.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of accounts payable.
Manage invoice to pay process.
Ensure payment accuracy.
Maintain strong vendor relationships.
Ensure vendor statements are reconciled and resolve complex payment discrepancies.
Prepare annual 1099 tax reporting and ensure adherence to IRS and other regulatory guidelines.
Implement policies to mitigate the risk of duplicate payments, fraud, and theft.
Participate in month-end close tasks, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of accounts.
Review expense reports for proper general ledger coding and documentation.
Prepare, process, and verify purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates.
Resolve issues with purchase order changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements.
Assist with NetSuite projects.
Assist with year-end audit requests.
Perform other related duties as assigned.