Accountant - Audit and Tax

WHO WE ARE

GreenGrowth CPAs (greengrowthcpas.com) is the premier CPA firm for individuals and companies operating in the legalized medical and recreational cannabis states across the country. As the largest, fastest growing CPA firm in the US specializing in the sector, our goal is to help individuals and companies identify and apply tax and business strategies to increase their cash flow, while making sure they are in full compliance with all applicable state legislation, rules and regulations. We offer specialist advice and services in tax, business structuring, and financial support. With triple digit growth year over year, we and have built a team of 12 in less than 20 months, with locations in California, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Montana.

POSITION SUMMARY

Given our rapid growth, GreenGrowth’s Tax team is now looking to hire a capable and determined CPA specializing in tax, audit and compliance needs facing our clients. As a member of our team, you will be an integral part of the growing company. The right person for this role has technical knowledge, is able to coordinate the communication between several clients, and has a strong work ethic. If you are someone who likes to be challenged, work autonomously while still working in a team environment, research and solve problems, and drive projects to completion, then this opportunity is for you. This is a ground floor opportunity to join a leading player in an industry that is positioned for massive growth in the coming years.

Key deliverables will include the following:

● Provide exceptional advice and services to a portfolio of 200-300 clients throughout the year, including:

o Preparation of tax returns for clients ranging in size from $500K to $4M in revenue, including but not limited to preparing Forms 1040, 1120S, 1120, and 1065;
o Assisting clients with general tax, marketing and branding opportunities;
o Assisting clients to apply for local cannabis licenses;
o Ensuring compliance with local and state cannabis regulations and tax codes respectively;
o Providing technical tax reviews and approval of tax returns;
o Assisting Audit Partner with annual audit engagements;
o Assisting with assurance engagements.

● Act as a trusted thought partner to clients, and a liaison between our clients and the internal company throughout the year. Achieve 90% “high” client satisfaction ratings and client retention year over year.

● Keep up to date with and research local city municipality cannabis ordinances as required.

● Comply with required CPE obligations each year.

● Assist the Marketing team to generate ideas and create new content on an as needed basis.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Tax.
● At least five years of public accounting experience working in Tax and Accounting at the level of Senior Associate or Manager.
● Working knowledge of US income tax and related tax forms, particularly tax preparation of Forms 1040, 1120S, 1120, 1065, etc., and a desire to learn more about taxes and compliance facing the cannabis industry.
● Strong knowledge of AICPA auditing standards, audit methodology, and US GAAP.
● Previous and continuous work experience with UltraTax.
● Exceptional Excel skills.
● Exceptional attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to work under time constraints and tight timelines.

DESIRABLES

The following are desirable but not required:

● Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax.
● Active CPA license.
● Knowledge of legislation, regulations, taxes and compliance issues relevant to the cannabis industry.
● Knowledge of IFRS.

WHAT WE OFFER

● Competitive base salary.
● Potential equity in the company.
● Flexible work arrangements.
● Ownership of your career.
● Weekly team meals.