Bookkeeper

Urban Leaf is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial records of our licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate books, reconciling accounts, tracking inventory-related financial activity, processing payroll data, monitoring cash transactions, and ensuring compliance with New York State cannabis regulations and tax requirements. The ideal candidate has strong bookkeeping experience, exceptional attention to detail, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment with significant cash handling. Key Responsibilities Financial Management Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries. Record daily sales, deposits, expenses, and vendor payments. Reconcile bank accounts, cash drawers, and merchant processing accounts. Prepare monthly financial reports, profit & loss statements, and balance sheets. Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable. Manage invoice entry, payment processing, and vendor reconciliations. Cannabis Compliance & Inventory Reconcile inventory purchases with accounting records. Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory valuation. Assist with METRC and POS financial reconciliation. Ensure compliance with New York State cannabis financial reporting requirements. Maintain organized records for audits and regulatory inspections. Tax & Payroll Assist CPA with monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings. Maintain records related to Adult-Use Cannabis Retail taxes. Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll expenses. Track employee reimbursements and company expenses. Cash Controls Reconcile daily cash deposits and register reports. Investigate discrepancies and prepare variance reports. Monitor internal controls to prevent theft, fraud, or accounting errors. Reporting & Analysis Produce weekly and monthly management reports. Track sales trends, labor costs, and operating expenses. Assist ownership with budgeting and forecasting. Provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and profitability. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is proactive, trustworthy, highly detail-oriented, and comfortable working with both accounting systems and cannabis compliance requirements. They should be able to identify financial issues before they become problems and provide accurate, timely reporting to ownership. #J-18808-Ljbffr