Staff Accountant – Corporate

Cresco Labs•Chicago, IL

15h•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Their mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through passionate employees, focusing on supporting colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities. Through their SEEDTM initiative, they ensure equal opportunity and resources in the cannabis industry. Cresco Labs aims to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality, consistency, integrity, and professionalism, strictly adhering to regulations and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. The company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its corporate finance team in Chicago, IL. This role involves assisting in reporting and reconciliation of accounting functions, analyzing financial statements for discrepancies, and requires 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
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
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.