Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist | Cannabis Trainers

The Tone:
This is a full-time, remote role at Cannabis Trainers. The company provides specialized education and training, supporting cannabis businesses in navigating regulatory, legal, and operational complexities. Cannabis Trainers is recognized for developing industry-approved responsible vendor programs and delivering highly interactive, engaging workshops. This Accounts Payable Specialist position is crucial for managing daily financial operations and supporting the broader finance function. The role directly contributes to ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial processes that uphold the company’s standards of professionalism and integrity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote

• Mission: This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments, supporting the overall financial health and compliance of the company.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Management: Process vendor invoices, reconcile statements, and ensure timely and accurate payments in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Expense Handling: Review and code expenses, maintaining organized financial documentation for all transactions.
• Month-End Support: Assist with month-end close activities, including the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve discrepancies and respond to financial inquiries.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to improving processes for expense tracking and reporting to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Financial Analysis: Support finance leadership with ad hoc analysis and contribute to efficient, compliant financial operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated practical experience with Accounts Payable, general Accounting, and basic Finance principles, including managing expense reports and payment workflows.
• Skills: Strong accounting and finance skills, ability to prepare and post journal entries, solid analytical skills for reconciliation, proficiency with accounting software and Excel, and clear communication skills.
• Bonus: Familiarity with compliance-focused operations or experience within a regulated industry.