Accounting Specialist

As a top Las Vegas dispensary, Planet 13 strives to provide the best quality recreational cannabis, cannabis extracts, and infused products available at competitive prices and with compassion that can only come from those who are knowledgeable in the field.   The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing the AR and billing cycle, including providing leadership and support as needed in this area.  The Accounting Specialist will also assist the AP supervisor with day-to-day processing off accounts payable invoices, check runs, reconciliations and other support as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Review all invoices for appropriate documentation, tax calculation and approval timely and accurately prior to payment.

Provide leadership support to AP / AR Specialists Codes such items as invoices, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system.

Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP, and provide support during the financial audit Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders Follows up on approval of all paper based and electronic open invoices to be paid in a timely manner Generate and distribute invoices and statements to customers in a timely manner.

Collect, verify, and record customer payments Regularly reviews aging report to identify accounts that are at risk for delayed or non-payment.

Working with vendors and customers, and participating in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure all relevant data has been captured in the appropriate time.

Research, track, and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies to update and maintain account information .

Assist accounting team with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end tasks.

Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.                                                                                                                      Assist with the implementation of company policies, standard operating procedures, and performance standards.                                                                                                                                  Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Daily compliance with company policies including but not limited to; state / local regulation compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Continuous Learning - Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; exhibits good listening and comprehension; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long / additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Planning / Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Qualifications                                                                                                                                                              To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and / or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.