The Herbal Center is a fully integrated cannabis business in Denver, Colorado with retail stores, cultivation and extraction lab. Managing the accounting and records of these entities takes a very high level of precision and understanding of the IRS tax code 280E. Because this industry is highly regulated and sensitive to change, finances and accounting must be accurate and current to meet our company standards.
We are currently seeking an “Accountant/ Bookkeeping/ HR” who is located in Denver, CO. This is a full-time position and candidate must be able to work on-site at one of our facilities. The qualified individual will also provide administrative, HR and payroll support in addition to accounting/ bookkeeping duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Reconcile Cash, AR & AP
- Enter receipts and invoices into QuickBooks
- File monthly sales tax for various sales tax accounts and make corresponding payments
- Work with ownership to create expense allocations that accurately reflect the organization’s activities
- Assist in financial audits
- Distribute, collect and prepare bi-weekly time sheets and payroll submission for approval
- Create/update pay calendar
- Coordinate health insurance deadlines and applications for new hires
- Complete pre-employment screening including reference and background checks
- Process new hire paperwork including I-9 verification
- Process termination paperwork and conduct exit interviews
- Maintain personnel files
- Draft, update and place ads; Screen resumes and schedule interviews with potential candidates
- Assist in open enrollment process; Answer employee questions regarding company policies, benefits, employment practices, payroll, and HR administration
- Perform other jobs/projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years bookkeeping / accounting / HR experience
- Proficient with Quickbooks online and knowledge of QB Desktop
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
- Strong understanding of chart of accounts
- Experience processing payroll
- Working knowledge of basic HR laws and standards
- Familiarity with Colorado sales tax laws a big plus
- Ability to record accurate data and produce clear financial reports
- Impeccable organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proactive problem-solver and analytical thinker
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple competing tasks, and problem-solve in a fast-paced work environment
- Proficient Google docs, Dropbox and POS inventory systems a plus
- Enthusiastic learner, eager to join a growing company
- Professional and courteous
- Exercise good judgment
- Strong communication skills
- Must be able to obtain an occupation badge from Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division
To Apply: Please send CV or Cover Letter, Resume along with References from past employers.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20.00 to $25.00 /hour
Experience:
- accounting: 3 years
- Bookkeeping: 3 years
Location: