Senior Accountant
Terrabis
| Company | Terrabis |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | Chicago |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 22 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
ABOUT US
Terrabis is a leading privately held cannabis company with a bold growth strategy. Operating across both wholesale and retail channels, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while expanding access to cannabis through innovation, technology, and operational excellence. Join us as we continue to build the future of cannabis retail.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to support the accounting operations of a fast-growing, multi-entity cannabis organization. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, strengthening internal controls, and helping ensure compliance within a highly regulated industry.
The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes and regulations. This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to identify issues and drive solutions independently.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Lead assigned portions of the month-end and year-end close process
Analyze financial results and investigate variances and unusual activity
Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
Assist with preparation of internal financial reporting packages and management analysis
General Accounting
Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP
Compile weekly AP payment runs and manage vendor relationships.
Support accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany activity
Assist with retail sales reconciliations, cash reconciliations, and payment processor activity
Review coding accuracy and help ensure consistency across departments, locations, and entities
Support sales tax filings, 1099 reporting, and other compliance-related accounting activities
AP invoice entry
Compliance, Controls & Process Improvement
Help maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records within a highly regulated environment
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
Assist in developing and documenting accounting procedures and SOPs
Support internal and external audit requests, regulatory reporting, and financial reviews
Participate in implementation and optimization of accounting systems and reporting tools
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with operations, inventory, procurement, marketing, HR/payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and external vendors/partners
Provide guidance and mentorship to staff accountants and accounting support personnel as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
4+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting fundamentals
Experience with multi-entity accounting preferred
Retail, inventory, manufacturing, distribution, or cannabis industry experience strongly preferred