Accounting Manager ? Retail
*MintInk Sports Cards Inc.*
*Location:* Concord, Ontario
*Job Type:* Full-Time | On-Site
*Salary:* $100,000?$120,000 annually, based on experience
*Expected Start Date:* As available
About MintInk Sports Cards
MintInk Sports Cards is a growing Canadian retailer specializing in sports cards, trading card games (TCGs), collectibles, and memorabilia. With multiple retail locations, a growing e-commerce presence, and continued expansion across Canada, we are building a strong team to support the next stage of our growth.
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and hands-on *Accounting Manager* to oversee our day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and accounting processes across our retail business.
This position is ideal for someone with strong accounting fundamentals, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a fast-paced, multi-location retail environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, and supporting informed business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
*Financial Accounting & Reporting*
- Oversee daily accounting operations across multiple retail locations and sales channels.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate classification and recording of transactions.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial reports for senior management.
- Investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of accounting issues.
*Retail Accounting & Reconciliation*
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Oversee bank, credit card, retail deposit, and payment processor reconciliations.
- Reconcile sales transactions from retail stores, Shopify POS, e-commerce platforms, and other sales channels.
- Support inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, cost of goods sold, and inventory adjustments.
- Develop and maintain effective financial controls across retail locations.
*Payroll, Tax & Compliance*
- Oversee payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, and related reporting.
- Manage payroll source deductions, T4s, Records of Employment, and government remittances.
- Prepare and file applicable sales tax returns, including HST, GST, and PST.
- Manage Employer Health Tax (EHT) filings and remittances.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, payroll, and tax reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with external accountants and auditors, including preparing year-end supporting documentation.
*Process Improvement & Business Support*
- Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, and automate accounting procedures.
- Develop consistent accounting processes and financial controls across multiple locations.
- Partner with retail operations and management teams to support financial accuracy and accountability.
- Provide profitability analysis, financial insights, and ad hoc reporting to support business decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum *5 years of progressive accounting experience*, preferably in retail or a multi-location business.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting, general ledger management, and financial reporting.
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing, reconciliations, and government remittances.
- Experience preparing sales tax and Employer Health Tax filings.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Advanced proficiency in *Microsoft Excel*, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, formulas, and data analysis.
- Experience using *QuickBooks* or comparable accoun