What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Highway Horticulture?
Staff Accountant – Cannabis Industry – Fully Vertical Company – Remote
Company: Highway Horticulture
Location: Remote (Michigan residents only); monthly in-person meetings in Marshall, MI
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Employment type: Full-time, entry level
About Highway Horticulture
Highway Horticulture is a vertically integrated cannabis company operating in Michigan. We manage every stage of the product lifecycle: we cultivate cannabis plants at our grow facility, manufacture them into a range of wholesale products at our processing facility, and sell directly to consumers through our retail store. That end-to-end model gives our team a distinct, complete view of how a cannabis business runs, from seed to sale.
Position Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting to the CFO, you will own the day-to-day recording of transactions on both sides of the business: accounts payable (vendor bills and payments) and accounts receivable (sales invoices and cash receipts). This is an entry-level role and an excellent starting point for someone who wants to build a strong accounting foundation in a fast-growing, exciting industry.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
Required
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role.
Highway Horticulture is an equal opportunity employer.
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Company: Highway Horticulture
Location: Remote (Michigan residents only); monthly in-person meetings in Marshall, MI
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Employment type: Full-time, entry level
About Highway Horticulture
Highway Horticulture is a vertically integrated cannabis company operating in Michigan. We manage every stage of the product lifecycle: we cultivate cannabis plants at our grow facility, manufacture them into a range of wholesale products at our processing facility, and sell directly to consumers through our retail store. That end-to-end model gives our team a distinct, complete view of how a cannabis business runs, from seed to sale.
Position Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting to the CFO, you will own the day-to-day recording of transactions on both sides of the business: accounts payable (vendor bills and payments) and accounts receivable (sales invoices and cash receipts). This is an entry-level role and an excellent starting point for someone who wants to build a strong accounting foundation in a fast-growing, exciting industry.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Record vendor bills accurately and on time, coding each to the correct general ledger account, facility, and cost center
- Match bills to purchase orders and receiving documents, and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams
- Process and record vendor payments, and maintain organized supporting documentation
- Respond to vendor inquiries and keep vendor records current
- Prepare and record sales invoices for wholesale customers
- Record daily retail sales and cash receipts, including deposits from our retail store
- Apply customer payments to the correct invoices and follow up on past-due balances
- Maintain accurate customer account records
- Assist with bank and account reconciliations
- Support month-end close by preparing schedules and entries as assigned
- Help maintain the complete, audit-ready records required in a regulated industry
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent coursework or experience
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, including debits and credits
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Comfort with Excel or Google Sheets
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your time in a remote setting
- Current Michigan resident
- At least 21 years of age
- 0–5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or internship experience
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar
- Interest in the cannabis industry or in other regulated industries
- See the full business at once: cultivation, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail, all under one roof
- Learn directly from the CFO and build a solid foundation for a career in accounting
- Work remotely, with a regular chance to connect with the team in person
- Grow alongside a company in a dynamic, expanding industry
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role.
Highway Horticulture is an equal opportunity employer.
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