Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist / Accountant Department: Finance Reports to: Accounting Manager FSLA Status: Exempt About This Role Every position at Common Citizen from seed to sale is contributing to our mission to serve our fellow citizens of Michigan with the highest quality, safest cannabis product through our highly individualized and education-oriented provisioning centers. Responsibilities Prepare, verify, and process invoices and verify the purchase to pay process is being followed Enter data on invoices; ensure proper coding on documents Ensure all autopay invoices are booked and accounted for Manage payable inbox daily Prepare month/year end journal entries Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and account balances are accurately stated in accordance with GAAP and Company policy including journal entries and account reconciliations. Analyze P&L activity to ensure ALL invoices are booked properly Perform other accounting duties as needed Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. 5+ years accounts payables/accounting experience. Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records. General math skills. Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs. High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality. Excellent data entry skills. Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills Effective organizational, stress and time management skills. Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently or as a team member. Ability to work with a diverse group of people. Customer service and negotiation skills. This is a dynamic team, and as such daily tasks may vary, resulting in a fast paced and lively work environment. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit for long periods of time Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand and walk. Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Why You’d Love This Role A high level of professionalism and believe in our founding principles: “Cannabis for humanity” and “Change for the better”. As such, you enjoy being involved in the community and being a steward for the company and the positive change that we believe in. A passion for providing the residents and visitors of Michigan with the highest quality and safest cannabis products in the state. A desire to change the social perception of cannabis and a passion for humanity. A constant desire to learn new skills and believe in continuous improvement, both personally and professionally. Value integrity and honesty and want to bring those values to the cannabis industry. Enjoy being part of a team and sharing your skills with your fellow citizens. An appreciation for all stages of the production cycle of cannabis, including harvesting, trimming and processing. An awareness of the contamination risk between a commercial and home grow, and thus can commit to not operating a home grow while working with us in the greenhouse. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision benefits active first of the month following your first day of employment. Paid time off. Employee discount. Employee sponsored life insurance. Employee assistance program. 401K & 401K matching. Common Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect for all people. If you are a member of an equity group, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application, cover letter or resume. Must be at least 21 years of age as required by the Cannabis Regulatory Association #J-18808-Ljbffr