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Staff Accountant

WOVN Distribution

Staff Accountant

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

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    ABOUT US

    At WOVN, we are at the exciting intersection of cannabis and technology. We are the only licensed third-party distributor headquartered in San Francisco, the pioneering city for cannabis legalization and innovation, and with a hub in Los Angeles. Our focus is heavily on development and implementation of proprietary systems, to manage a complex supply chain experiencing rapid growth and evolution. We take pride in the quality relationships we build with our brand and retail partners. 

    Working at WOVN would put you in the middle of the cannabis commerce lifecycle and provide a unique perspective with great opportunities for learning and development. We work with the entire industry: suppliers, labs, retailers, community leaders, and regulatory bodies.

    We aspire to create a safe space at the forefront of legalization, forward from the War on Drugs, with an inclusive team rooted in equity, community, and collaboration. We invite folks in all forms to apply and we embrace our differences, as this is what makes you uniquely you. Our team is the core of who we are. We encourage authenticity and openness to learning together, as we continue forging ahead in cannabis, the new frontier. 

    ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

    We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This person will be heavily involved with the cash collections and accounts receivable processes as part of the day-to-day needs of the Finance Team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for leading a team in the billing and collections of our invoices, customer communication, and reconciliation of AR related accounts. 

    The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Controller and will work cross-functionally with Operations and Sales. She/He/They will play a pivotal role in meeting the cash flow targets.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Management of the Cash management and reconciliation process including daily cash counts and maintaining the running Cash log
    • Assist in maintaining Daily Cash Logs and Reports, highlighting to Senior Management, the difference between physical Cash Available and the Net Accrued Cash Position
    • Ownership of control mechanisms around cash and cash reconciliations
    • Maintains direct oversight with other members of the Finance team over incoming Receivables, Accounts Payable (both Brand Payables and Vendor Payables)
    • Assist the Controller in Forecasting Cash Inflows and Outflows for the forward calendar periods (weekly, monthly, 13-week)
    • Maintains both the Net Cash Position for all operating entities and as well assist the Controller in building 13-week cash flow forecasts (Direct Income Method) 
    • Works closely with our Delivery and Fulfillment team to ensure all incoming cash payments from Retailers are counted and reconciled
    • Responsible for applying/reconciling incoming payments (Cash, Check, Wire, or ACH) to open invoices
    • Laser focused drive toward achievement of department's daily and monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), requiring a team focused approach to attainment of these goals
    • Responsible for identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement as it pertains to cash and cash management
    • Assist in the monthly accounting close by preparing account reconciliations for Petty Cash, and Checking accounts
    • Responsible for certain office administration tasks

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
    • CPA or working towards a CPA preferred 
    • 4+ years of experience in Finance and/or Operations

    PREFERRED SKILLS

    • Experience with Cash management and reconciliations, clear understanding of the difference between Cash and the Net Accrued Cash
    • Demonstrable experience with data validation and analysis
    • Comfortable using Excel and learning new software/tools with minimal supervision
    • Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly changing environment
    • Experience with QuickBooks, Google Sheets and Salesforce an added plus
    • Experience with banking and check reconciliation a plus 
    • Strong analytic skills along with the ability to identify problems and determine solutions
    • High level of comfort with Information Technology
    • Proactive and high energy, with a hands-on approach to problem solving with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
    • Aptitude for organizational change and innovation
    • Team building skills

    COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS

    Our industry and business are deemed essential. We have been incredibly thoughtful and thorough when it comes to employee safety. Strict guidelines are enforced for the safety of all while on-site and on-route.

    COMPENSATION - $65,000 - $85,000 / YEAR

    BENEFITS

    • Competitive compensation with equity (depending on experience)
    • Full medical/dental/vision package
    • Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays