Accounting Clerk at Justice Cannabis Co. in Chicago, IL

Accounting Clerk

The Accounting Clerk will support the day-to-day financial operations of the accounting department, with a focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable. Responsibilities include processing invoices and payments, maintaining vendor and customer accounts, performing account reconciliations, handling cash applications and collections, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities.

This role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is proficient in Excel, has experience with accounting software, communicates effectively, and works well both independently and as part of a team.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Chicago corporate office, with a requirement to work on-site at least three days per week.

What You'll Do:

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Generate and distribute invoices and credit memos while tracking outstanding balances.

• Process and monitor incoming payments, ensuring timely and accurate recording.

• Reconcile AR accounts and resolve discrepancies with customers or internal teams.

• Responsible for cash application and collections.

• Maintain customer records, ensuring compliance with company policies and negotiated terms.

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy, approvals, and proper coding.

• Maintain vendor relationships and address any payment discrepancies.

• Reconcile AP accounts, monitor aging reports, and ensure timely payments.

• Manage credit card reconciliations and expense report processing.

• Maintain vendor records, ensuring compliance with company policies and negotiated terms.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audits.

• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to improve processes and internal controls.

• Support additional financial and administrative tasks as required.

What You'll Bring:

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree with business acumen; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping.

• Experience in cannabis, manufacturing, or a regulated industry is a plus.

• Proficiency in accounting software

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve

• Time management and prioritization skills

• Schedule flexibility when business needs exist

• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (strong Excel required)

• Must pass a background check per cannabis regulations

Team Collaboration

• Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views

• Gives and welcomes feedback

• Contributes to building a positive team spirit

• Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives

• Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure clear understanding of tasks and expectations.

• Support a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering teamwork and mutual respect among colleagues.

• Provide training and guidance to new team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Benefits

• Justice Grown is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our team members.
• Full-time team members are eligible for a robust benefits program that includes accrual of 13 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year, two floating holidays, and nine paid company holidays. Veterans are also eligible to receive Veterans Day as a paid holiday.
• Full-time team members also have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage offered under Tier 1 benefits at Tier 2 contribution rates, along with company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, and the option to purchase long-term disability coverage. Justice also provides an outstanding Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support resources for personal, family, and work-related needs

Language Skills

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must display professional telephone etiquette and be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Ability to effectively present information in one on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

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 bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

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

EOE

Justice Grown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.