Junior Accountant
Wecommerce
About Us
WeCommerce provides merchants with a suite of ecommerce software tools to start and grow their online store. Our family of companies and brands include Pixel Union Design, Archetype, Foursixty, Stamped, Orbit Apps, Clean Canvas, and KnoCommerce. As one of Shopify’s first partners since 2010, WeCommerce is focused on building, acquiring and investing in leading technology businesses operating in the Shopify partner ecosystem. We’ve recently combined with Tiny Ltd. traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSXV:TINY) and are backed by some of the world’s leading investors and operators. For more information about our company, please visit: www.wecommerce.co.
The Role
We’re seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining smooth day-to-day financial operations, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring accurate bookkeeping across our organization. You’ll work closely with senior accounting staff and cross-functional teams to support multiple business units in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
- Process vendor payments and customer receipts in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
- Support revenue and contract management processes, ensuring compliance and billing accuracy.
- Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing inquiries.
- Assist in preparing documentation for audits, reviews, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in special financial projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain organized financial records and ensure up-to-date documentation.
- Handle administrative and operational tasks related to the finance function.
- Posting and reconciling entries within the accounting system.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); familiarity with IFRS is a plus.
- Experience with cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks).
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency in financial data entry.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
Nice to Have
- CPA designation in progress or post-secondary training in accounting.
- Experience working in a SaaS or multi-entity business environment.
Compensation
We offer a starting salary of $62,000 - $68,000 CAD depending on experience. We take a holistic approach to compensation at WeCommerce. Total compensation includes Salary, benefits, RRSP, ESPP, and other perks.
Why Work With Us?
We’re a company built on creativity, teamwork, and employee well-being. We trust our team members and encourage them to design their work schedules so that they can get the most out of their day. We value challenging ourselves and others to ask questions that uncover better solutions for the future, and we get joy from being around fun, communication-focused folks who want to make a difference in their role!
Some of our perks include:
- Flexible work schedule with a fully remote culture and systems
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Health and wellness benefits with HSA and EFAP
- $1000 annual Wellness stipend
- RRSP with up to 4% employer matching
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with employer matching
- Opportunity for growth as the company grows
We bring passion and energy to our work, and believe that work should be rewarding, interesting, and come at a sustainable pace. Our team members can be found across Canada and are well-adapted to working from home and the remote lifestyle.
WeCommerce values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, age or marital status.