About this role
*Company Overview*
WingsUp! is a vibrant and innovative food service company dedicated to serving high-quality chicken wings, sandwiches, and appetizers. Our mission is to deliver explosive flavours and memorable dining experiences while maintaining a commitment to freshness and excellence.
*About the Opportunity*
We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant to join our team in Canada and take ownership of our accounting and bookkeeping functions and become a key leader within our organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional pursuing or holding a CPA designation who is looking to evolve into a Financial Controller role.
*Key Responsibilities*
* Own and manage the complete accounting and bookkeeping cycle from transaction processing and recordkeeping through financial reporting. * Maintain accurate bookkeeping records, including coding transactions, posting entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring records are complete and up to date. * Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, GST/HST, and corporate tax filings. * Lead collections and settlement of accounts receivable and accounts payable balances. * Perform comprehensive financial reconciliations for company-owned restaurants, including deposits, credit card transactions, and related general ledger accounts. * Manage accounting for intercompany transactions. * Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity. * Administer any loans issued by the company, including tracking loan terms, repayment schedules, interest calculations, documentation, and related accounting entries. * Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. * Perform cost accounting analysis related to food cost, inventory usage, and warehouse operations costs to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improved profitability. * Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide financial insights, reporting, and guidance to management to support decision-making and operational performance. * Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, banks, lenders, and government agencies, as necessary. * Maintain accurate accounting records, supporting documentation, and organized filing systems. * Develop internal controls and improve accounting processes. * Perform audits on franchise partner financial performance. * Additional responsibilities and special projects to be provided on an ongoing basis.
*Qualifications*
* Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. * CPA designation (completed or actively pursuing) is an asset but not mandatory. * Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience. Experience in Franchising would be considered an asset. * Strong knowledge of GAAP and the Canadian Tax Code * Advanced QuickBooks Online expertise * Strong financial reporting, payroll, budgeting, and forecasting knowledge * Excellent analysis and presentation skills with attention to detail * Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits: * Casual dress * Dental care * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Vision care * Wellness program
Work Location: In person