Senior Accountant - Branch Accounting

Introduction

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to provide end-to-end financial ownership and oversight for our network of corporate stores. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of branch-level financial reporting, driving insights for operational decision-making, and continuously improving accounting processes and controls.

• Own full-cycle accounting for assigned branches, including:
• Review and oversight of accounts payable and receivable activity
• Revenue recognition, accruals, and judgment-based accounting entries
• Bank, inventory, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Serve as the primary owner of branch‑level P&L and balance sheet results.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements for assigned locations.
• Lead variance analysis, identify trends and risks, and provide clear, actionable insights to operations and management.
• Partner with leadership to explain financial performance and support decision‑making.
• Oversee preparation and filing of sales tax returns across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on the business, recommending process or system updates as needed.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.

• Oversee inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to resolution.
• Analyze shrink, margins, and inventory adjustments, identifying root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Partner closely with operations to strengthen controls, ensure data accuracy, and improve branch‑level financial processes.

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Support system enhancements, new accounting procedures, and store openings or closures.
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior accounting team members as needed.

• Lead ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.
• Support internal audits, control reviews, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, tax, IT, and finance teams.

• Diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in multi‑entity or multi‑location environments.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and month‑end close.
• Proficient with accounting software (BC365 an asset) and Microsoft products, with emphasis on Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with various teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ownership mindset with strong accountability.
• Ability to work independently and problem‑solve.
• High level of accuracy and consistency.
• Customer‑service approach toward operations and branch teams.

Salary range $75,000 - $85,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Training and development:
Learning doesn’t stop when you land a job. We’re committed to supporting you by investing in world‑class training programs.

3 weeks of vacation upon hiring, plus 5 sick days per year.

Equipment provided by the employer.

Medical insurance for you and your family, including telemedicine.

Internal career opportunities.

On‑site work schedule: 5 days a week at our office, fostering collaboration and team spirit.

Permanent, full‑time position.