Accounting Bookkeeper

The Fire Station, LLC

The Fire Station (TFS) operates as a series of Marijuana Facilities within the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. TFS holds valid state and municipal operating licenses and strives to exceed compliance standards at the highest level. Beginning in 2019 with less than ten employees, our business is now growing rapidly and welcomes new employees who are interested in a career in the cannabis industry. As a Marijuana Retail Facility, our operations involve welcoming customers 21 years of age into our facility to view and purchase high quality marijuana products. A team of employees all work together to provide customers with top notch customer service and cannabis knowledge to aid them in their cannabis experience. 

Job Title: Accounting Bookkeeper

Job Description 

We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments. Bookkeeper job duties include working closely with our Accounting team to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and tax payments. Our ideal candidate holds a Finance degree (preferably followed by accounting CPE courses) and is familiar with accounting software packages, like Quickbooks.

Ultimately, the Bookkeeper’s responsibilities are to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of The Fire Station

Supervisory Responsibilities - None.

Responsibilities 

• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
• Bring the books to the trial balance stage
• Perform partial checks of the posting process
• Complete tax forms
• Enter data, maintain records and create reports and financial statements
• Process accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll in a timely manner

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proven bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office

Education & Experience

• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• Experience with Quickbooks
• High degree of accuracy and attention to details

Work Environment

• State & Municipal Law - TFS operates in full compliance with all rules and regulations enforced by the State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA). Further, TFS operates in full compliance with the rules and regulations of each municipality they are located within. To operate in compliance with such rules and regulations, employees are required to follow all policies created and enforced by and within TFS facilities. 
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Travel Required to UP based locations.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age 
• Must have NO felony convictions
• Satisfactory background check and credit check
• Valid form of identification 
• 3 satisfactory references

Work Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours a week.

Flexible hours but within the hours of 8 am - 6 pm M-F

Wage & Benefits

• $17-20/hr
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Match

Classification

Non-Exempt, Hourly

EOE Statement: TFS is committed and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. TFS does not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status of any qualified applicant. TFS is fully compliant with all fair employment practices and strives to create a diverse, unbiased work environment.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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