US Accounting CPA

Job Description

Position:

US Accountant – Cannabis Industry Location:

Remote / Offshore (India) or Onsite (US) Experience:

3–7 Years Qualification:

CPA / CPA Candidate Preferred Industry:

Cannabis / Marijuana / Regulated Retail About the Role We are looking for an experienced

US Accountant with CPA expertise

to manage accounting, compliance, and financial reporting for clients operating in the

Cannabis industry . The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of

US GAAP, IRS regulations, and cannabis-specific tax rules such as 280E . Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Bookkeeping

Manage

full-cycle accounting

including AP, AR, payroll, and bank reconciliations Maintain

general ledger and month-end close

processes Prepare

financial statements

in accordance with

US GAAP Cannabis Industry Compliance

Ensure compliance with

IRS Section 280E tax regulations Track

cost of goods sold (COGS)

vs non-deductible expenses Work with cannabis-specific POS/accounting tools (e.g.,

Dutchie, Flowhub, MJ Freeway, QuickBooks ) Tax & Regulatory

Assist with

federal and state tax filings

for cannabis businesses Prepare

tax provisions and workpapers Coordinate with CPA firms and tax advisors for filings and audits Financial Reporting

Prepare

monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports Create

budget vs actual analysis Develop financial insights for management decision making Audit & Compliance

Support

financial audits and regulatory audits Maintain documentation required for

state cannabis compliance Required Skills

Strong knowledge of

US GAAP and US accounting practices Experience with

QuickBooks Online / NetSuite Understanding of

IRS Section 280E Advanced

Excel / Financial modeling Knowledge of

inventory accounting Preferred Qualifications

CPA license or CPA candidate Experience working with

cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, or manufacturers Experience with

multi-state cannabis operations Familiarity with

seed-to-sale tracking systems Soft Skills

Strong analytical ability Attention to compliance and regulatory detail Ability to work with

US clients in different time zones Excellent communication and documentation skills