Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll, reconciling accounts, and supporting day-to-day bookkeeping operations across multiple locations.

This is a hands-on, operational role focused on QuickBooks bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and cash management in a regulated cannabis environment. This position works in coordination with a third-party accounting firm that prepares year-end financial statements (AFS).

The primary locations for this role will be in Rockford, MI and Belding, MI, with travel to Portage, MI 2-3 times per month.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bookkeeping using QuickBooks across multiple facilities
• Process payroll using QuickBooks and timekeeping systems
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and cash transactions
• Track and record receipts, expenses, and purchases
• Generate financial reports within QuickBooks
• Audit and reconcile cash drawers and safes at retail locations
• Maintain and update the general ledger
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Assist third-party accounting firm with year-end financial statements (AFS)
• Maintain accurate records in a regulated, compliance-driven environment

Requirements

• QuickBooks certification (required)
• Candidates without QuickBooks certification will not be considered
• Experience with bank reconciliations and general ledger management
• Payroll processing experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Ability to work on-site across multiple locations

Preferred

• Experience with accounts payable/receivable
• Experience working in multi-location or retail environment
• Familiarity with budgeting or basic financial analysis
• Experience in a regulated industry (cannabis experience a plus, not required)

We are looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, thrives in structured environments, and can be trusted to manage financial processes with consistency and attention to detail.

Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently hold a valid QuickBooks certification?
• How many years of experience do you have performing bank and account reconciliations in QuickBooks?
• Describe your experience reconciling cash transactions or handling discrepancies. How do you ensure accuracy?

Work Location: In person