Senior Accountant

ABOUT US   Terrabis is a leading privately held cannabis company with a bold growth strategy. Operating across both wholesale and retail channels, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while expanding access to cannabis through innovation, technology, and operational excellence. Join us as we continue to build the future of cannabis retail.   SUMMARY   We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to support the accounting operations of a fast-growing, multi-entity cannabis organization. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, strengthening internal controls, and helping ensure compliance within a highly regulated industry.   The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes and regulations. This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to identify issues and drive solutions independently.   Key Responsibilities   Month-End Close & Financial Reporting   Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules   Lead assigned portions of the month-end and year-end close process   Analyze financial results and investigate variances and unusual activity   Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items   Assist with preparation of internal financial reporting packages and management analysis   General Accounting   Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP   Compile weekly AP payment runs and manage vendor relationships.    Support accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany activity   Assist with retail sales reconciliations, cash reconciliations, and payment processor activity   Review coding accuracy and help ensure consistency across departments, locations, and entities   Support sales tax filings, 1099 reporting, and other compliance-related accounting activities   AP invoice entry   Compliance, Controls & Process Improvement   Help maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records within a highly regulated environment   Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls   Assist in developing and documenting accounting procedures and SOPs   Support internal and external audit requests, regulatory reporting, and financial reviews   Participate in implementation and optimization of accounting systems and reporting tools   Cross-Functional Collaboration   Partner with operations, inventory, procurement, marketing, HR/payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes   Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and external vendors/partners   Provide guidance and mentorship to staff accountants and accounting support personnel as needed   Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required   4+ years of progressive accounting experience   Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting fundamentals   Experience with multi-entity accounting preferred   Retail, inventory, manufacturing, distribution, or cannabis industry experience strongly preferred   Advanced Excel skills required   Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or ERP systems preferred   Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills   Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills   Preferred Attributes   Self-starter with strong attention to detail   Process-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement mentality   Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to change   Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability   Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a regulated industry   Additional Information   Terrabis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.   Illinois Pay Range $90,000 — $100,000 USD