Payroll & Accounting Coordinator

Human Resource Manager & Controller

Redding, CA

Accounting

The Company

Ember Valley was founded with core principles on the convergence of authentic cannabis culture and commercial scalability. We are amongst the most-scaled licensed operators in the country with facilities spanning hundreds of thousands of square feet specializing in: indoor flower cultivation, manufacturing, and final-form processing of ultra-premium cannabis products. We pride ourselves on putting consistency and uncompromising standards of quality at the forefront of everything we do.

We have become one the most successful brands in California in a short period of time without having to raise outside capital, giving us the ability to make structural changes with ease and navigate swiftly through the ever-changing landscape of the licensed cannabis industry. We are a team of hungry, humble, and elite professionals that put the team and vision before anything else.

The Opportunity

We are looking to bring on a Payroll & Accounting Coordinator to join our growing organization in Redding, CA. The Payroll & Accounting Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day Accounts Payable administration and ensuring that all things payroll-related are correct and on time. This role will run end-to-end payroll for 3 separate entities in our Paragon payroll platform. You are proactive, organized, and always looking for ways to automate processes and add more experiences to your professional wheelhouse.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is well versed in payroll and wants to learn more on the accounting side. We are a start-up, rolling up our sleeves to build something bigger than ourselves. This means that other duties may arise, and we support one another in accomplishing what's needed.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Payroll

• Check payroll information for accuracy and ensure all relevant paperwork is in order
• Coordinate with HR about changes in payroll (e.g. terminations, new hires)
• Oversee electronic payments and distribution of payroll checks
• Process other financial compensations or deductions (e.g. bonuses, commission, reimbursements, garnishments, severance pay, taxes, worker's compensation)
• Handle benefit expenses, like insurance fees or paid leave
• Produce reports to upper management upon request

Accounts Payable

• Audit invoices, monitor accounts payable aging, input manual invoices for payment, and perform procedures relating to proper vendor payments
• Act as a point of contact between internal departments and accounting, serving as a liaison between accounting and external parties, including vendors and service providers.
• Using bookkeeping software and entering information into company files or databases, ensuring that all financial records are complete and accurate.
• Special projects as needed

Administrative Tasks

• Helping organize and maintain office common areas
• Performing general office clerk duties and errands
• Handling office tasks, such as filing, generating reports, and presentations, setting up for meetings and reordering supplies.
• Anticipate the needs of our CEO and HR Manager in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience.
• Be open to other random tasks and office needs when necessary
• Assist HR in scanning in documents and filing
• Assist HR in onboarding and termination processes
• Special projects as needed
• WHAT YOU BRING
• Associates Degree or higher in Business, Accounting, Math or related field
• Must be adept at learning/navigating new technology
• 1-2 years experience in Payroll, AP or administrative or similar role
• Organized and detail-oriented with a solid track record of juggling multiple competing priorities
• Previous experience with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) / Payroll system preferred
• Works well under pressure and is able to constantly think outside the box
• Excellent customer service experience/skills
• Experience, knowledge, or interest in the cannabis industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office and Google Suite Skills