Finance - Intermediate Accountant

About Wireless DNA

Wireless DNA is a leading authorized dealer of Rogers Communications, operating a large portfolio of retail locations across Canada. Our business includes multiple revenue streams, complex carrier compensation models, SPIFF programs, partner arrangements, and high-volume transactional environments.

 

Purpose Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Intermediate Accountant to join our finance team, reporting to the Controller. This role supports month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting for a multi-channel retail and e-commerce business, alongside performance analysis to support decision-making. The ideal candidate has solid accounting fundamentals, is comfortable working hands-on in Microsoft Dynamics, and is eager to grow into greater ownership of the close process and cross-functional system integrations.

Reports to: Controller

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Record revenue transactions accurately across multiple business segments and channels, ensuring proper recognition and supporting documentation
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for assigned areas of the month-end close, under the Controller's guidance
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support the month-end and quarterly close calendar, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule

Daily Accounting Operations

• Review and classify credit card transactions, ensuring proper coding, supporting documentation, and timely recording in Microsoft Dynamics
• Perform store wise cash reconciliations across multiple platforms (Shopify, Stripe, credit cards, cash, and other payment channels), identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly
• Reconcile marketing expenses against approvals and track reimbursements from franchisors

Systems Integration & Enhancement

• Leverage intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, Power Query) to enhance data processing and reporting
• Build and maintain automated reports and dashboards, using Power BI or similar tools, to streamline reporting
• Participate in system integration and enhancement activities across Microsoft Dynamics, POS, and e-commerce platforms
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of automation initiatives (Power Automate, VBA, macros)
• Document workflows and support standardization of accounting procedures

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure financial activities comply with GAAP/ASPE/IFRS as applicable and internal control standards
• Support documentation of processes and policies as part of ongoing internal control efforts

Ad Hoc Support

• Support the Controller in any adhoc task assigned
• Support in preparing for Annual Audits
• When required, support the Accounts Payable (AP) function
• Assist the Senior Accountant with daily accounting tasks
• Work closely with the FP&A team to support financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and other business planning activities as required

Required Competencies and Experience

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA candidate (enrolled in or actively working toward the designation)
• 3-5 years of Canadian accounting or financial analysis experience, ideally including some exposure to month-end close in a retail, e-commerce, or multi-unit operational environment

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics (or similar ERP) and strong working knowledge of accounting sub-ledgers
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, Power Query, data analysis)
• Exposure to automation tools (Power Automate, VBA, macros) or willingness to develop these skills
• Working knowledge of GAAP/ASPE/IFRS and revenue recognition principles

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Process-oriented, with a genuine interest in identifying and driving efficiency improvements
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for accurate, timely work
• Able to work independently on assigned areas while collaborating closely with the Controller, FP&A, and cross-functional teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience in multi-unit retail or similar operational environments
• Exposure to POS and e-commerce platform integrations with an ERP system