Staff Accountant

Etz Hayim owns and operates the brands Cycling Frog and Lazarus Naturals, as well as a sprawling operation that spans from farming over 300 acres of hemp, extraction, chemical processing, packaging and warehousing to support both brands and private label customers. Lazarus Naturals was founded in 2016 to provide safe and accessible CBD products for everyone who would benefit from them, regardless of their financial situation and ability to pay, which is why we provide a 60% Assistance Program to veterans and people with disabilities or low-incomes. In order to maintain an affordable price point and our commitment to accessibility for all, we have built a vertically integrated business model, which allows us to walk our talk of developing quality, affordable products - from product inception, development, seed, farming, extraction, finished production formulation and packaging, and distribution. We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team and assist in the scaling of our payment and reporting processes. Cycling Frog is normalizing the consumption of casual use THC products. We are on a mission to make THC convenient, affordable, and fun by making a sessionable THC beverage the same price as a beer or soda. We want to change the way THC is consumed and viewed by our society by focusing on lower potency, ready to drink beverages that can easily fit into anyone’s lifestyle. Under the Federal Farm Bill it is legal to sell these low potency THC products across all 50 states via the internet, and anywhere you can grab a beer. The Staff Accountant will be focused on accurately recording all sales from various revenue channels such as Ecommerce, Wholesale and Retail sales. This role will administer the costing structure including account, cost centers, product and location codes as well as the daily, weekly, and monthly operations of all accounts receivable and general ledger activities. They will be responsible for verifying and maintaining an up to date billing system, collections, fixed assets, lease schedules, prepaid schedules and ensuring compliance of all receivable and ledger schedules through the performance of journal entries and monthly reconciliations for the accounting department. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years accounting experience, a degree in business or finance, and is eager to learn and grow! This is a position that interacts with all levels of the company and externally, so a strong sense of customer service is required along with an attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work both professionally and independently. This position reports directly to the Controller and will be directly responsible for the following: Maintain costing structure for income and expense tracking and reporting. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies. Coordinate monthly financial closing costing process. Maintain billing system, monitoring customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payments, and other anomalies. Research and resolve any anomalies or discrepancies in a timely fashion. Verify receipt of all monies received, and post bank deposits and credit card deposits daily. Review and reconcile customer accounts and Accounts Receivable Aging on a weekly basis. Report and submit collection recommendations to Management. Generate and send out statements bi-weekly, carrying out any billing and collection procedures. Professionally communicate and develop relationships with the sales and marketing teams. Conduct reference checks and credit ratings for wholesale customers and make credit terms recommendations to Management. Maintain all receivable files including wholesale credit applications, sales invoices, statements, and correspondences. Manage Fixed Asset schedules, depreciation, and disposals. Maintain Lease schedules and amortization. Manage Prepaid and Security Deposit schedules and amortization. Enter journal entries. Perform monthly reconciliations of the Asset and Liability accounts. Aid in audit data collection as requested. Other duties as assigned. Requirements 3-5 years of related experience. Degree in Business or Finance or equivalent working experience. Knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS. Must possess high attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Experienced in reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts. Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite products. Preferred experience in intercompany transactions and cost accounting. Preferred experience in Concur, Microsoft Dynamics BC and/or Infor (not required). Physical/Functional Requirements: Ability to perform consistent work on a PC including multiple peripherals (e.g., mouse, keyboard, monitor, headset, etc.). Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Ability to interact with others in a way effective for professional collaboration and communication. Ability to work in an environment with moderate levels of stress. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as needed to meet business needs. Ability to work independently, take initiatives with projects, and be self-motivated. Reliable method of transportation to/from office location(s). Successful candidates may be subject to a background and/or reference check. Benefits Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance) Employee discount program Fully stocked kitchen 401(k) plan FSA & commuter benefits Employee development opportunities Company events This is a full-time role based in Seattle, Washington. Interested parties are encouraged to send a cover letter detailing why you think you could be a great fit, along with an updated resume. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you. Veterans strongly encouraged to apply. Lazarus Naturals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to hr@lazarusnaturals.com