Accountant

at  SYSCO FOOD SERVICES

ACCOUNTANT

Reports To
Assistant Controller
Location
Sysco Prairies
Type
Full-time Permanent
Closing Date
November 22, 2024
Salary Range
$45,016 - $93,603

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS (ABOUT YOU):

• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years in an accounting related role.
• High School diploma required
• Completion of Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related degree preferred.
• CPA designation or currently working toward an accounting designation preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office; proficiency in AS400 system a plus
  Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.
  External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

ROLE:

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accountant is responsible for effectively managing the full cycle accounting process, preparing and analyzing reporting packages and completing reconciliations.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts. Perform ongoing review investigation and correction to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital. Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet, and intercompany accounts. Investigate and present solutions for any related discrepancies
• Perform intercompany consolidation and monthly settlement of intercompany transactions
• Monitor compliance with Sysco’s policies, procedures & accounting standards, e.g. SOX, FAMM, etc.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
• Maintain fixed assets sub-ledger and reporting and ensure all fixed asset transactions are submitted to the fixed asset system on a timely basis
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting for internal, Corporate office and external reporting.
• Act as a subject matter expert for internal departments; provide accurate and timely information and support to the Assistant Controller and Corporate Controller
• Collaborate with other members of the Finance Team to achieve overall operating objectives
• Conduct ad hoc projects as required
• Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Perform other duties as assigned.