Junior Accountant -Part time

Bostica is a locally family owned cannabis company based in Lynn MA. Although this position is hybrid we require minimum of 1 day/week on site so applicants must be commutable.

The Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper will aid in the assurance of complete and accurate accounting and reporting of the Companys financial data. This position will be responsible for basic accounting functions including but not limited to cash reconciliation application of cash and AR management AP management posting invoices and preparing checks and payments GL maintenance and preparing journal entries and must be able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fastpaced work environment. The ideal candidate should be a selfstarter and problem solver in high growth startup culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES (This list is not intended to be all inclusive)

Establish modify document and maintain accounting control policies and procedures

Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies

Support the preparation of the consolidated financial statement process

Participate in audits and reviews

Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements

Perform analyses as necessary

Active knowledge of any applicable State and local regulations

Aid with cash management budgeting and financial reporting

Set up vendors and process weekly accounts payables while reviewing invoices for consistency and within budget

Process Accounts Receivable and record cash receipts daily

Assist HR with onboarding and payroll as necessary

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES (This list is not intended to be all inclusive)

Ability to handle multiple tasks and duties simultaneously and independently.

Independently motivated with the ability to take on tasks and duties without immediate direction

Utilizes effective communication skills and demonstrates a sense of urgency

Maintains discretionary practices and is tactful with sensitive and confidential business information

Performs other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must stay current and adhere to all policies and regulations in compliance with all local state and federal programs

Basic math skills

Friendly and professional demeanor tactful when necessary

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing over the phone email or inperson

Highly proficient in QuickBooks and Excel

Team player working effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks

WORK CONTEXT

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit for long periods using computers and various accounting softwares

Ability to prioritize and handle typical and crisis situations safely efficiently and effectively.

Ability to maintain focus for extended periods

Ability to see hear speak and write clearly to communicate effectively with employees customers vendors

Normal vision or corrected by use of glasses and/or contacts for normal reading and viewing abilities to determine the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures

Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound

Working Conditions

Work is a hybrid schedule but required to be in the office approximately 48 hours/week

Regular interaction with all staff B2B customers vendors referral partners delivery services and agricultural professionals Government Officials State Regulators and others

Education Experience and Other Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older

Must be able to successfully pass a fingerprintbased criminal history check clear of any felony convictions

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

A bachelors or associate degree in business accounting or a related discipline is highly desired. Relatable business experience can be substituted for lack of degree.

35 years of progressive accounting experience

Expert level QuickBooks Pro and Excel skills are highly desired

Previous experience with cannabis accounting and 280E is preferred

Proven time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time

Must have a strong work ethic attention to detail and able to work independently or as a member of a team

Ability to clearly and timely respond to various internal and external communications

Manage and multitask across multiple projects

Meticulous organizational and time management capabilities.

Compensation

This is a parttime position 20 24 hours per week). Compensation is based on experience education and skill set.

ADA Statement:

You must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. If you need accommodations during the application/interview/hiring process please reach out to our HR team at

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to be comprised of a diverse workforce that is representative at all levels of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veterans status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.