Bookkeeper

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Happy Belly Food Group (CSE:HBFG) Full time

Position Title: Bookkeeper

Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Department:
Finance, Happy Belly Food Group and subsidiaries

Location:
Remote

Reports to:
VP Finance, Happy Belly Food Group

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 Bookkeeper 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 Bookkeeping

  • 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 bookkeeping experience (internship/co-op experience considered).
  • Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • 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 (CPA/MBA leadership team) and learn in a collaborative environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

How to Apply

  • Please send your resume and cover letter to
    with the subject line: "Bookkeeper – [Your Name]."

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