Senior Accountant – Permanent Full-Time
The Hockey Shop Source for Sports
Role Overview
The Hockey Shop is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage and evolve our day-to-day financial operations. This role will integrate the accounting functions of our retail, online, and team sales business units to help fuel our continued growth. You will need to apply proven accounting knowledge and experience in a hands-on retail environment, where Oracle NetSuite ERP knowledge and experience will be a huge asset. We're a medium-sized, family-owned business searching for a trustworthy professional who shares our passion for hockey and numbers in a non-corporate atmosphere.
You'll work with a small team in a big environment. Beyond daily responsibilities, there's significant opportunity to help evolve our NetSuite systems, improve financial reporting and forecasting, and modernize processes across accounts payable/receivable, freight reconciliation, and purchasing as time and priorities allow. We offer a flexible full-time schedule and a competitive salary of $85,000–$95,000/year, with room to grow for the right person. Additional perks include medical/dental benefits, a friendly interactive workplace, and great discounts on hockey gear and apparel!
Core Responsibilities & Daily Targets
As Senior Accountant, you are expected to lead by example — contributing directly to these goals while driving and helping the team achieve all goals of the Accounting Department.
- Oversee, manage, and coordinate all Bookkeeper duties and training
- Manage daily cash-outs and prepare daily bank deposits, with check & balance
- Record and reconcile daily sales and payments across all revenue streams and payment methods
- Reconcile bank and credit card transactions
- Verify and reconcile expense receipts and product invoices
- Oversee three-way matching of invoices, packing slips, and purchase orders
- Oversee and prepare payment runs for final sign-off
- Manage and oversee all accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Manage warranty, vendor return, and credit reconciliation
- Handle month-end reconciliation and close processes
- Prepare GST, PST, and Corporate Income Tax returns and payments
- Support the external accounting firm in year-end financial statement preparation
- Coordinate with front till and other staff as needed
- Provide administrative support to management as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance (CPA designation is an asset)
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP; implementation experience is a significant advantage
- Minimum 5 years of experience in intermediate to senior-level accounting roles
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
- Experience with basic accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage)
- Experience with retail point-of-sale and inventory management systems; Shopify knowledge is an asset
- Ability to work on-site
- Financial background check (including criminal record check) and references may be required
What We're Looking For
- A strong software aptitude and eagerness to learn new systems
- Someone extremely trustworthy, with a commitment to long-term growth at the company
- A strong work ethic, clear communication, and sharp attention to detail
- A highly organized, accurate approach to financial management
- Hockey knowledge or hockey retail experience (an asset, not required)
Availability & Scheduling
- Full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite Monday–Friday, with flexible start and end times
- As a leadership position, the Senior Accountant is responsible for coordinating with the accounting team to ensure proper departmental coverage at all times
Compensation Summary
- Competitive salary of $85,000–$95,000/year, with growth potential
- Medical/dental package after the probationary period, cost shared 50/50
- Discounts on hockey gear & apparel after the probationary period
About Us
The Hockey Shop is one of the world's largest independent hockey retailers. We're a family-owned and operated store that's continuing to grow — this is where you come in! As a proud member of the Source for Sports buying group, we're part of a network of independently owned stores across Canada and the United States. At The Hockey Shop, we believe in balancing work and play with a flexible schedule and a passion for the game.
Thank you for considering working with us!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
