Staff Accountant

Company Overview

As a leading cannabis-focused consumer packaged goods company, SLANG Worldwide is focused on acquiring and developing market-proven regional brands while also creating new brands that exceed the expectations of cannabis consumers. SLANG is a public company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CNXS: SLNG). Our employees are passionate about what we do and dedicated to our overall mission of building a lasting cannabis legacy built on a foundation of strong partnerships, branded products & proven processes.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant's primary focus is assisting in full cycle accounting for accounts payable, receivable, and inventory. In addition the role will require assisting with monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance-sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall financial statement preparation. This position will work closely with the accounting team, and the accounting manager to ensure accurate and timely completion of source transactions.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with accounts payable functions including entering bills, vendor reconciliations, and payment runs
• Assist with accounts receivable functions including entering invoices and credit memos, assisting with customer collections
• Assist in reconciling inventory receipts and posting related accounts payable invoices
• Manage sales tax reconciliations and filings for multi-jurisdiction ecommerce platforms
• Manage incoming notices related to various business entities, identify and resolve issues related to notices in a timely manner by coordinating with the accounting manager and/or controller
• Preparation of audit working papers and communicating with state and local agencies for sales, use and excise tax audits
• Assist in preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, including balance sheet reconciliations and P&L variance
• Monitor and maintain an accurate fixed asset register

Skills and Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field preferred
• 2-5 years progressive accounting experience in public accounting or similar environment
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated; able to work independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and to collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify quality solutions
• Strong organization, planning and project management skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with SAP business ByDesign considered an asset
• Highly Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary is $65-70k per year DOE
• Hybrid, dog friendly, work environment in downtown Denver
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Pet Insurance
• 401k savings with employer match

Equal Opportunity

SLANG is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity. Your gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or skin color won't make a difference here. If you're smart and good at what you do, come as you are.