Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Vangarden Cannabis, LLC is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Rochdale, MA. This is a full-time, onsite position reporting directly to the Accounting Manager.

We're looking for someone with a strong accounting foundation who can take ownership of their work, stay organized through month-end close, and work comfortably with both Finance and Operations. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys the details of accounting but also wants to understand the bigger picture behind the numbers.

Pay: $75,000–$85,000 annuallyLocation: 88 Huntoon Memorial Hwy, Rochdale, MA 01542Schedule: Full-Time, OnsiteReports to: Accounting Manager

What You'll Do

As a Staff Accountant, you'll play an important role in keeping our financial records accurate and supporting the day-to-day needs of the Finance team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close activities.
• Preparing and posting journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and other period-end adjustments.
• Reconciling general ledger and balance sheet accounts and researching discrepancies.
• Reviewing revenue and related expenses to ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate period.
• Preparing inventory valuation and cost of goods sold schedules and working with Operations to investigate variances.
• Maintaining fixed asset schedules and recording additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Recording and reconciling intercompany transactions.
• Recording payroll entries and reviewing payroll and related costs by department.
• Preparing financial reports, account schedules, and other supporting documentation.
• Analyzing changes in financial results and preparing budget-to-actual variance reports.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning.
• Reviewing accounts payable and accounts receivable activity and assisting with aging and account reconciliation.
• Preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation and assisting with auditor requests.
• Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assisting with other accounting projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, revenue recognition, and financial statements.
• Experience with inventory, manufacturing, or cost accounting is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or similar systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Finance, Operations, and external auditors.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and good judgment.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a growing Finance team and take ownership of meaningful accounting responsibilities across the organization. You'll work closely with both Finance and Operations, giving you exposure to a wide range of accounting functions including inventory, cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

If you're an experienced accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, digging into the numbers, and taking ownership of your work, we'd love to hear from you.