Position Title: General Accountant
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Finance, Happy Belly Food Group and subsidiaries
Location: Remote
Reports to: VP Finance, Happy Belly Food Group
Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 a year
Company Overview:
Happy Belly Food Group is a leading multi-branded restaurant consolidator company with a diversified portfolio of quick-service and fast-casual concepts across Canada and soon to be in the U.S. As a publicly traded company, we are committed to disciplined growth, operational excellence, and delivering long-term value to our shareholders. Our brand methodology is defined by the 3P’s: Product, People, and Process. As a company we compliment this mission statement with innovation, quality, and a focus on the customer experience as we drive toward becoming Canada's leading consolidator of emerging food brands.
We are seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to gain exposure to a fast-growing public company, multi-entity accounting, and the unique dynamics of a franchisor/franchisee business model.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Accounting
- Record and reconcile transactions across multiple brands and entities.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring invoices and receipts are coded correctly.
- Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Support expense claim processing.
- Set up new vendors; ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place
Month-End Close & Reporting
- Assist with journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (cash, intercompany, accruals, prepaid expenses).
- Maintain organized working papers to support internal and external reporting.
- Provide schedules and documentation to support quarterly and annual financial statements.
Public Company & Franchisor Support
- Maintain compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal tax and employment laws.
- Help prepare supporting schedules for public filings and MD&A commentary.
- Maintain strong documentation to support audit requirements and internal controls.
Collaboration & Growth
- Work closely with operations teams and brand leaders to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Contribute to system upgrades and process improvements as Happy Belly grows and scales.
- Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives assigned by the VP Finance.
Skills & Qualifications
- 3–5 years of accounting experience (internship/co-op experience considered).
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Pursuing CPA Designation
- Solid working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and related functions)
- Experience with QuickBooks Online (multi-entity / class tracking) or similar accounting software an asset.
- Exposure to franchising or QSR/restaurant accounting is an asset.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Why Join Happy Belly
- Be part of a publicly traded, high-growth food group with a unique portfolio of brands.
- Gain exposure to public company reporting, audits, and franchising early in your career.
- Work closely with experienced finance leaders and learn in a collaborative environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to josh@happybellyfg.com with the subject line: “General Accountant – [Your Name].”