Staff Accountant - SG&A

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. 
 
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. 
 
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. 
 
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our corporate finance team in Chicago, IL. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting in reporting and reconciliation of accounting functions. This individual will analyze financial statements to find and resolve any discrepancies. Our ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is highly organized with great attention to detail.

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Support audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to internal and external auditor inquiries.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of processes and procedures as company expands into new and established markets.
• Prepare and maintain prepaid asset accounting records including prepaid capitalization, amortization, monthly journal entries, schedules and roll forwards.
• Prepare and maintain capital lease accounting records including amortization schedules, reassessments/adjustments, new/terminated lease analysis, tenant improvement allowance (TIA) activity, monthly journal entries, and various other lease deliverables.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations (including cash accounts) and investigate reconciling items to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct fluctuation and variance analysis across balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify trends and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and strong attention to detail across accounting records and supporting schedules.
• Complete ad-hoc analyses and special projects as assigned to support corporate accounting and leadership reporting needs.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2 years accounting experience (public accounting or relevant corporate accounting experience preferred)
• CPA desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills and consistent follow through on assigned tasks
• Experience with financial accounting systems (Intacct helpful)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office required
• Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and respond to ad-hoc requests.

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.  Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock opt