Hunter + Esquire®
Our client, a large operator in the legal cannabis industry, is seeking a
Senior Staff Accountant
to oversee key financial operations. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this role ensures accurate, efficient, and compliant processing across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. While the role will include a focus on managing and optimizing these areas, the ideal candidate should be prepared to roll up their sleeves and directly perform General Accounting tasks on a regular basis.
Location & Hybrid Work:
Must be based in Miami-Dade County or Tampa Bay area. This is a hybrid role requiring some days in the office.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage day-to-day operations of AR, Collections, and AP.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, and Operations to align financial operations with business needs.
Oversee month-end and year-end close activities related to General Ledger, AP & AR.
Support audits, including gathering documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Develop and implement internal controls and policies to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, with potential for direct reports as the department grows.
Hands-on month end close duties and oversight.
Meet specific deadlines for the accounting close and reporting cycles.
Journal entry preparation and review.
Month, quarter, year end account reconciliations.
Reconcile bank statements and investigate variances promptly.
Liaise with store managers to reconcile cash in hand and cash in transit balances.
Financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
Attend inventory counts for Florida locations.
Year end audit support, provide reconciliations & supporting documentation as necessary and work directly with auditors to ensure an efficient audit.
Accounts Receivable & Collections
Oversee customer invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Monitor accounts for delayed payments and initiate collection activities.
Maintain and review the AR aging report; proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
Resolve billing disputes or discrepancies in collaboration with Sales and Customer Service.
Apply customer payments, manage unapplied cash, and reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger.
Generate and analyze AR and collections reports to support forecasting and cash flow planning.
Accounts Payable
Manage vendor invoice intake, coding, matching, and approval processes.
Ensure timely and accurate payments via checks, ACH, or wire transfers.
Maintain vendor master data and oversee tax documentation (W-9s, 1099 reporting).
Reconcile AP aging and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with Procurement and Operations for PO matching and invoice issues.
Process AP accruals for month-end and support audit documentation.
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Related Field.
CPA desirable but not required.
5+ years of experience in Finance Operations, preferably in a shared services environment.
Strong working knowledge across payroll, AR, AP, Collections.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems (Sage Intacct, a Plus).
Detail-oriented with Strong Problem-solving, Organizational, and Communication skills.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Project Management Experience in implementing Account Payable Automation Software a plus.
Comfortable with a hands-on approach when needed, especially during close and peak cycles.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing
Industries Accounting
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Senior Staff Accountant
to oversee key financial operations. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this role ensures accurate, efficient, and compliant processing across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. While the role will include a focus on managing and optimizing these areas, the ideal candidate should be prepared to roll up their sleeves and directly perform General Accounting tasks on a regular basis.
Location & Hybrid Work:
Must be based in Miami-Dade County or Tampa Bay area. This is a hybrid role requiring some days in the office.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage day-to-day operations of AR, Collections, and AP.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, and Operations to align financial operations with business needs.
Oversee month-end and year-end close activities related to General Ledger, AP & AR.
Support audits, including gathering documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Develop and implement internal controls and policies to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, with potential for direct reports as the department grows.
Hands-on month end close duties and oversight.
Meet specific deadlines for the accounting close and reporting cycles.
Journal entry preparation and review.
Month, quarter, year end account reconciliations.
Reconcile bank statements and investigate variances promptly.
Liaise with store managers to reconcile cash in hand and cash in transit balances.
Financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
Attend inventory counts for Florida locations.
Year end audit support, provide reconciliations & supporting documentation as necessary and work directly with auditors to ensure an efficient audit.
Accounts Receivable & Collections
Oversee customer invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Monitor accounts for delayed payments and initiate collection activities.
Maintain and review the AR aging report; proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
Resolve billing disputes or discrepancies in collaboration with Sales and Customer Service.
Apply customer payments, manage unapplied cash, and reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger.
Generate and analyze AR and collections reports to support forecasting and cash flow planning.
Accounts Payable
Manage vendor invoice intake, coding, matching, and approval processes.
Ensure timely and accurate payments via checks, ACH, or wire transfers.
Maintain vendor master data and oversee tax documentation (W-9s, 1099 reporting).
Reconcile AP aging and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with Procurement and Operations for PO matching and invoice issues.
Process AP accruals for month-end and support audit documentation.
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Related Field.
CPA desirable but not required.
5+ years of experience in Finance Operations, preferably in a shared services environment.
Strong working knowledge across payroll, AR, AP, Collections.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems (Sage Intacct, a Plus).
Detail-oriented with Strong Problem-solving, Organizational, and Communication skills.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Project Management Experience in implementing Account Payable Automation Software a plus.
Comfortable with a hands-on approach when needed, especially during close and peak cycles.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing
Industries Accounting
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