Junior Accountant

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 leading 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 (TSX:TINY) and are backed by some of the world's leading investors and operators. For more information about our company, please visit:

The Role

We're seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant (12-Month Parental Leave Contract) to join our Finance team. This temporary 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. This is a full-time contract position expected to run for approximately 12 months, with the possibility of slight timeline adjustments based on the employee's return date.

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.
• Post and reconcile 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

This is a full-time 12-month contract role with compensation in the range of $62,000–$68,000 CAD, depending on experience.