Finance Associate

at  SYSCO FOOD SERVICES

FINANCE ASSOCIATE

Reports To
Finance Manager
Location
Vancouver, BC
Type
Salaried, Full-time
Closing Date
August 16, 2024
Salary Range: $40,579-$75,315

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS (ABOUT YOU):

• 1-2 Years’ work experience in Finance Role in a office environment
• Intermediate math and reading comprehension
• High School Diploma or GED required
• PC skills (Excel, MS Office, keyboarding, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication required
• Able to work well in a team environment required
• High attention to detail required
  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:

The Finance Associate is responsible for various duties including completing all vendor charge backs; preparing the supporting documentation of said charge backs; receptionist coverage; and managing a portfolio of finance administrative tasks to support objectives of the department.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to day activities may include:
• Processing customer credit & billing requests in its entirety (accurate calculation, coding, charge backs etc.)
• Monthly vendor reporting (contract pricing deductions etc.)
• Review of aging Vendor Receivables
• Review, Coding and Reconciliation of Expense Invoices
• Scans Financial documentation into OpenText (document retention software)
• Responsible for completing the customer cheque deposit process (review payments for accuracy and completeness)
• Receives and distributes the daily mail
• Prepare and distribute documents required to support local customer rebate payments.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Facilitates open communication with applicable stakeholders regarding any deficiencies or anomalies within standard processes.
• Facilitates communication by reviewing and answering vendor inquiries
• Where applicable, responsible for a portfolio of finance administration tasks as defined by the Finance Manager which could include direct responsibility or back-up responsibilities for pricing, reception, accounts receivable, cash handling or imaging and payables.
• 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.