Senior Tax Accountant

Reports to: Director, Tax

Position Overview

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records by accurately and effectively classifying, preparing, recording and verifying financial data in a multi-entity environment. The Senior Tax Accountant works closely with the Tax Director, Controller, Finance Director and other members of the Finance Department and operational teams. This is an exciting opportunity to perform tax functions within a highly complex, ever changing and growing industry.

Major Areas Of Responsibility Include

• Prepare and File Tax all indirect and income tax returns for all relevant jurisdictions
• Records financial transactions via journal entries and supports the month-end close process.
• Performs complex analysis and prepares monthly account reconciliations in support of the financial statements.
• Reviews general ledger account activity to ensure account balance accuracy and prepares account analysis for senior leadership.
• Assists with external audit requests and provides timely, detailed work products.
• Respond to relevant tax Audit requests
• Assist in the annual financial audit and preparation of tax return work papers.
• Generates/crafts ad-hoc reporting and special projects as required by Senior Management.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions to accounting problems.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities)

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• A degree in accounting, financing or business followed by 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting environment. Combination of public accounting and industry experience a strong plus.
• Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software a plus.
• Comfortability within a high-growth, rapidly changing environment with constantly shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated advanced ability in word processing and spreadsheet software use, including Microsoft Office products, advanced Excel skills required, accounting software, e-mail, etc.
• Ability to deal with confidential information such as financial records and salaries.
• Ability to work independently and solve routine problems.
• Knowledge of Federal and State tax codes and practices.
• Knowledge of basic GAAP & Accounting principles, standards and practices.
• Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis.
• Skill in using computer and application software for financial transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Possess interpersonal, negotiation skills and conflict management skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and experience working with senior level executives.
• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence, and presentations to leadership as required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with confident leadership.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, strong time management skills.
  
  

Travel %: 0

FLSA status: Exempt

Additional Abilities Required

• This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The ability to lift or move up to 5 pounds, bend, reach, and perform manual tasks may also be required.
• Note: Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
  
  

About The Cannabist Company

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 16 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 125 facilities including 94 dispensaries and 31 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press and Amber.

Recognized for it comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short-term disability, optional long-term disability insurance and more!

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