Accountant

Vantage Hemp Co•Greeley, CO

7d•$78,000 - $96,000

About The Position

Vantage Hemp is a private company that established a large-scale, state-of-the-art hemp extraction facility in Greeley, CO. The extraction facility has become a key player in the rapidly growing CBD industry with plans to expand quickly, leveraging a genuine science-based research and development approach. Position Summary: This is a hands-on, full-time Accountant position with day-to-day duties that include overseeing all aspects of accounting operations for a hemp manufacturing company. The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and analyzing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role requires a proactive individual who can manage accounting functions independently, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide valuable financial insights to support business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field is required.
Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and GAAP.
3+ years of experience in financial accounting, bookkeeping, or a related role in a small to mid-sized manufacturing organization is preferred.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in all interactions. Must be able to compose standard business emails and correspondence and have sound grammar.
Knowledge and experience with MS Office (Outlook and Excel) and accounting software.
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
Be highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Able to multitask with distractions and maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
Intermediate skills in ERP (Business Central or similar)

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing setting is ideal but not required.
Proficiency with Dynamics 365 Business Central accounting software and advanced Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, inventory reconciliation, cash management, and general ledger maintenance.
Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, inventory reconciliation, ensuring accurate cutoffs, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting.
Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with clear variance analysis and manufacturing-relevant insights.
Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with GAAP/company policies, with consistent documentation and audit-ready support.
Lead coordination of external audit and tax preparation with outside advisors.
Implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Work collaboratively with department heads to support budgeting and financial planning.
Track and analyze inventory valuation, production costs, and cost of goods sold (COGS), including material, labor, and overhead allocations.
Partner with operations to strengthen cost accounting practices (standard cost, actual cost, variances, scrap/waste, yields) and improve margin visibility.
Develop and maintain accounting processes and internal controls tailored to manufacturing workflows, including inventory counts/cycle counts, bill of lading/routing impacts, and production reporting.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline the close, reduce errors, and improve reporting accuracy (e.g., SOPs, checklists, and automation opportunities).
Support compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements relevant to hemp manufacturing, including documentation, reporting, and record retention.
Collaborate with production, quality, operations, and leadership to provide financial analysis that supports decision-making (pricing, purchasing, capacity, and spend controls).
Serve as the primary accounting liaison for external auditors, tax preparers/advisors, banks, and regulatory stakeholders, coordinating requests and ensuring timely responses.