Accountant/Bookkeeper

We are seeking a dedicated and analytical Accountant to join a vibrant and innovative leader in the food service and franchising industry located on-site in Burlington, Ontario. As an Accountant, you will take full ownership of the complete accounting and bookkeeping cycle, driving financial accuracy and providing strategic insights to guide operational performance.

Advantages
• Competitive base salary ranging from $65,000 to $85,000, tailored to experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental care coverage plan.
• Extended vision care benefits.
• Generous company wellness program to support healthy living.
• Casual dress code environment promoting day-to-day comfort.
• Dedicated on-site free parking at the Burlington office.
• Direct path for professional advancement and mentorship to transition into a Financial Controller role.

Responsibilities
• Own and manage the complete accounting and bookkeeping cycle from transaction processing through to comprehensive financial reporting.
• Maintain precise bookkeeping records, including coding transactions, posting ledger entries, and executing monthly account reconciliations.
• Oversee and execute accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate payroll, bank reconciliations, GST/HST, and corporate tax filings.
• Lead collections efforts and manage the timely settlement of outstanding accounts receivable and accounts payable balances.
• Perform detailed financial reconciliations for corporate locations, balancing deposits, credit card transactions, and related general ledger accounts.
• Manage complex accounting workflows for intercompany transactions and maintain balanced corporate structures.
• Monitor daily cash flow, working capital, and overall corporate liquidity.
• Administer corporate loans, tracking payment schedules, interest calculations, documentation, and corresponding accounting entries.
• Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and mid-term financial planning activities.
• Conduct rigorous cost accounting analysis related to food cost variances, inventory usage, and warehouse operations to identify profitability trends.
• Develop and monitor specific financial key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Coordinate seamlessly with external accountants, auditors, financial institutions, lenders, and government agencies.
• Establish, implement, and audit internal controls while continuously improving general accounting processes.
• Perform financial performance audits on independent franchise partners.

Qualifications
• Advanced expertise in QuickBooks Online and cloud accounting ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of full-cycle corporate payroll, budgeting, and mid-term financial forecasting models.
• Excellent financial analysis, data interpretation, and report presentation skills.
• High level of structural organization, sharp attention to detail, and a proven ability to work independently.
• Strategic mindset tailored to driving profitability within a fast-paced retail or hospitality model.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly related business field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive full-cycle corporate accounting experience.
• Prior professional experience within a franchising, hospitality, or multi-unit restaurant network is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work 100% on-site at the corporate office in Burlington, Ontario.


Summary
Are you an experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant ready for a new challenge? Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity? If this sounds like you, let's talk! Apply directly or send your resume to ashish.tharoor@randstad.ca

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