Cost Accountant I

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The Cost Accountant performs activities of product costing, product analysis through all phases of cultivation/production, and inventory valuation. The position will work closely with the Cost Accounting Manager in support of the achievement of Company goals.

This role is with Surterra Wellness, one of the renowned retail brands under the Parallel umbrella. Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in five markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), Pennsylvania (Goodblend), Nevada (a Joint Venture with Cookies) and Texas (Goodblend). If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.

• Assisting the Cost Accounting Manager in day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department
• Developing a good working knowledge of different systems currently in use and identifying any gaps that may be present from a capabilities perspective.
• Reconciling inventory and prepare overhead allocation entries
• Preparing and analyzing the monthly budget/forecast to actual variance reports per entity and department
• Assisting in the budgeting process and preparation of financial reports such as financial statements
• Assisting in developing more effective processes in the Accounting/Finance department
• Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor
• Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost
• Analyzing actual cultivation/processing/manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Participating in physical inventories and the monitoring of the cycle count program

Required

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
• Strong desire to be a part of the medical cannabis industry
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Hands-on cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or agribusiness environment or recent classroom exposure to cost accounting concepts
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• High level of written and oral communication skills.
• Focuses simultaneously on short-and-long-term goals and ability to identify problems quickly
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Preferred

• Experience in the Cannabis Industry

• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution isn’t the best one

• Employee discount
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Our Values – Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.