Tax & Compliance Accountant

ABOUT METRC

Metrc is the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the United States and is growing extremely rapidly to expand globally. We provide a solution that combines advanced software, radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, a dedicated customer-support team, and a secure database to track and trace cannabis from growth, harvest, and processing to testing, transport, and sale. As a Tax & Compliance Accountant, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-moving, fluid environment, and be passionate about implementing change, great processes and procedures in a commercial setting at a fast-growing technology company.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Tax & Compliance Accountant supports tax and corporate compliance across the Company's multiple entities and states, including coordination with third-party income tax and sales tax providers, tax reconciliations, government-contract reporting, and registrations and licenses that keep each entity in good standing. This role maintains the compliance calendar, prepares tax-related accounting entries, responds to routine notices and information requests, and partners with outside filers, state agencies, and internal stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Coordinate with the third-party income tax filer, preparing deliverables to ensure returns are filed accurately and on time
• Process income tax payments
• Support the sales tax compliance relationship and monitor sales tax accounts across multiple states and entities
• Prepare tax-related reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries as part of monthly close.
• Maintain and submit required state reporting to ensure compliance with government contracts
• Maintain corporate registrations, including state registrations, business licenses, and tax registrations
• Maintain the compliance calendar covering filing deadlines, renewals, and registrations across all jurisdictions
• Respond to state notices and support tax audits and information requests
• Monitor nexus and tax law changes as we enter new states and add entities, and register where required
• Support improvements to and automation of compliance processes as the state and entity footprint grows

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in multi-state tax compliance, corporate compliance, or a similar role

• Experience working across a multi-entity, multi-state organizational structure

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficient in MS Excel

• Experience with ERP software, NetSuite preferred

• Experience with Sales Tax software, Vertex preferred

• Exceptional time management, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting

• Can work independently and without supervision when required

• Must be able to work on-site 3 days per week in our Lakeland, FL office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid position


• Frequently required to sit

• Frequently required to talk or hear

• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard and mouse.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Metrc is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants and team members will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.