Cost Accountant Cannabis Industry

Overview:

A cannabis vape tech company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the cannabis industry. We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join a growing international organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in public accounting and experience working with ERP systems.

**Recently implemented a state-of-the-art ERP system to streamline the operations and enhance the financial management capabilities. Seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Cost Accountant to play a crucial role in optimizing the cost accounting processes and leveraging the new ERP system.

Pay: $65,000-$85,000 (open for higher range depending on exp level)

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 2 days remote, 3 days on-site.

Location: Torrance, CA

Duties:

• Utilize the ERP system to gather and analyze cost data, including product costs, labor costs, overhead expenses, and variances.
  
• Track product, component and production cost variances.
  
• Prepare regular cost reports and present findings to management.
  
• Collaborate with the finance team to contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
  
• Provide cost-related insights and assist in setting cost-related targets.
  
• Act as a subject matter expert on the new ERP system, maximizing its functionality for cost accounting purposes. Train and support team members in using the ERP system effectively
  
• Assist in Accounts Receivable
  
• Assist in bookkeeping
  
• Assist in sales and excise tax management
  
• Assisting Clients and Vendors (phone calls, emails, text) on any questions or concerns regarding accounting
  
• Ensure receipts and other records are organized for the audit
  
• Assist in the quarterly reviews and yearly audit
  
• Assist CFO with analyzing and approving deals from a cost perspective
  

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or another related discipline.
  
• Background in public accounting
  
• Progressive experience in corporate or manufacturing Accounting or equivalent.
  
• Advanced level proficiency in knowledge of cost management and cost planning systems (examples include PEFF, shop floor cost target setting by shop, cost visualization, cost reporting by production line).
  
• New Model cost planning and cost follow experience.
  
• Budget management experience.