Fluent is a premier medical cannabis company, with cultivation, processing and retail locations in Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania. Our purpose is to compassionately provide patients access to the highest level of medical cannabis in an unrivaled, professional healthcare environment with outstanding customer service. Patient care always comes first at Fluent, and our standards, practices, and performance is unmatched.

We are looking for leaders who want to work alongside great talent and create a positive work experience for their team. We are focused on continuous improvements, which creates development opportunities, engaged feedback, and increased contributions towards our goals as a leader in the medical cannabis industry.

Find out more at www.getfluent.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is an organized and highly motivated team player with strong initiative and communication skills, a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), and the ability to apply GAAP to standard and moderately complex business transactions.

The Senior Accountant conducts financial activities, including assistance with day-to-day transactions, month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and management reports, external audit support, process improvement activities, and other special projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accounting journal entries to support the day-to-day financial activities.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring transactions are reported correctly in accordance with GAAP, internal accounting policies and procedures, and timely performed based on the monthly closing schedule.
• Research and resolve reconciling issues and discrepancies and take corrective measures to prevent in the future.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures.
• Identify, recommend and initiate process improvements and enhancements.
• Provide supporting documentation and key contact for internal and external auditors.
• Working in partnership with FP&A, assist in developing expense budgets and budget/estimate projection updates.
• Work on special projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Public Accounting is a plus
• ERP systems knowledge
• Advanced Excel knowledge is a must
• Experience and knowledge of intercompany accounting and foreign currency
• Experience with external audits
• Experience working and coordinating with others in different geographic locations preferred

SKILLS

• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Must be a multitasker, with the ability to work on several requests simultaneously without losing focus.
• Organization and initiative, good communications skills, proactive, problem-solving, time management, discretion, and confidentiality are essential attributes.
• Ability to build good relationships. There will be frequent contact with internal and external people, either face to face or by telephone or email.
• Strong attention to detail.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Five years of public and/or private accounting experience required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Per state law, must be at least 21 years of age.

Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check.

Must pass a drug screening

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Fluent is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other classification protected by law.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Fluent provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, and paid time-off program.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send an updated resume to andrea.quinteros@getfluent.com

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in United States and will be required to submit proof of such eligibility.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.