Staff Accountant

Cresco Labs • Chicago, IL

2d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Cresco Labs is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our corporate finance team in Chicago, IL. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting in reporting and reconciliation of accounting functions. This individual will analyze financial statements to find and resolve any discrepancies. Our 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 (Intacct helpful)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• CPA desirable
• Experience with financial accounting systems (Intacct helpful)

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 fixed asset accounting records, including asset capitalization, transfers, disposals, and retirements within fixed asset management software.
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation expense and reconcile fixed asset subledger to the general ledger.
• Prepare fixed asset rollforward schedules supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Generate and analyze CapEx reporting for leadership, including tracking completed and ongoing projects and responding to ad-hoc management requests.
• Maintain accounting and reporting for intangible assets, including asset recognition, amortization calculations, and ongoing monitoring.
• Prepare intangible asset rollforwards and supporting schedules for financial reporting and cash flow statement preparation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations 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.

Benefits

• Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.
• We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.
• Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program.
• Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level