General Accountant Full Time

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].”