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As a Senior Corporate Accountant at Curaleaf, your primary responsibilities include managing balance sheet accounts, executing monthly close processes, and ensuring timely financial reporting through accurate journal entries and reconciliations. You will also analyze variances and support the consolidated financial results, all while collaborating cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement.

To qualify for the Senior Corporate Accountant position at Curaleaf, you should hold a bachelor's degree in accounting and have 1–2 years of experience in public accounting, preferably at a national or large regional firm. An understanding of GAAP, advanced Excel skills, and experience with financial reporting tools is recommended to succeed in this role.

At Curaleaf, we prioritize career growth opportunities for our employees. As a Senior Corporate Accountant, you will be supported in developing your skills within a high-growth company. You may also have opportunities to advance into leadership roles or specialize further in areas such as financial analysis or internal controls.

Curaleaf fosters a culture of innovation, community involvement, and corporate social responsibility. As a Senior Corporate Accountant, you will be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and you can participate in initiatives that positively impact the community and the cannabis industry.

Senior Corporate Accountants at Curaleaf enjoy a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, a 401(K) retirement plan, life insurance, and employee discounts. This comprehensive approach to employee well-being reflects our commitment to supporting you both personally and professionally.

When asked about month-end closing processes, you should outline your specific responsibilities, emphasizing your attention to detail in preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and analyzing variances. Highlight any tools or software you've used, and mention how you ensure accuracy and efficiency in the process.

Discuss how you approach complex financial transactions by leveraging your knowledge of GAAP and your experience from public accounting. Share specific examples of situations where you successfully navigated these complexities, ensuring compliance while maintaining accurate financial reporting.

Key skills for a Senior Corporate Accountant include analytical ability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Emphasize how these skills contribute to accurate financial reporting and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, which is essential in a dynamic environment like Curaleaf.

Express your admiration for Curaleaf's commitment to quality and innovation in the cannabis industry. Mention the Rooted in Good initiative and how it aligns with your values, highlighting your excitement for being part of an organization that is making a significant impact in the community.

Provide a specific example where you identified inefficiencies in a financial process and successfully implemented changes that led to improved accuracy or time savings. Detail the steps you took and the positive outcomes as a result of those changes.

Discuss your proactive approach to professional development, such as attending webinars, enrolling in courses, or being an active member of professional accounting organizations. This shows your commitment to staying informed about the latest changes in accounting principles and best practices.

Reference any accounting software you've used extensively, including Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, and financial reporting tools like OneStream and Vena. Explain how your proficiency with these tools translates into more efficient and accurate financial handling.

Describe your systematic approach to ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. This can include regular reconciliations, thorough review processes, and developing robust internal controls to prevent errors and discrepancies.

Discuss your role in previous audits, detailing how you prepared documentation, collaborated with auditors, and responded to inquiries. Highlight specific challenges you overcame and how you ensured the audit process ran smoothly.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in accounting. Provide examples of how you've worked effectively in teams to achieve common goals, focusing on communication and mutual support in meeting deadlines and ensuring accurate reporting.