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The Accountant is responsible for managing the full cycle accounting process, including preparing financial reports, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. They also act as a subject matter expert for internal departments and collaborate with the finance team to achieve operational objectives.

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JOB DESCRIPTION Compensation $51,200 - $95,900 Purpose 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. 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 Manager, Financial Analysis and Reporting 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. Skills 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 Education Bachelor's degree in related discipline. Experience 2+ years of experience Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role Comptable Rémunération 51 200 – 95 900 Objectif Relevant de l’assistant contrôleur, le comptable est responsable de gérer efficacement l’ensemble du cycle comptable, de préparer et analyser les rapports financiers ainsi que de réaliser les conciliations. Responsabilités Compiler et analyser l’information financière afin de préparer les écritures comptables. Effectuer des examens, enquêtes et corrections continues pour assurer la cohérence et l’exactitude. Analyser l’information financière concernant les actifs, les passifs et le capital. Concilier les comptes bancaires, les comptes du bilan et les comptes intercompagnies. Enquêter et proposer des solutions pour toute anomalie. Effectuer la consolidation intercompagnies et le règlement mensuel des transactions intercompagnies. Assurer la conformité aux politiques, procédures et normes comptables de Sysco, p. ex. SOX, FAMM, etc. Examiner, enquêter et corriger les erreurs et incohérences dans les écritures, documents et rapports financiers. Maintenir le sous‑grand livre des immobilisations et les rapports connexes, et s’assurer que toutes les transactions d’immobilisations sont soumises au système des immobilisations en temps opportun. Préparer les rapports hebdomadaires et mensuels pour les besoins internes, le bureau corporatif et les rapports externes. Agir comme expert(e) en la matière pour les services internes; fournir des renseignements exacts et opportuns ainsi qu’un soutien au gestionnaire, Analyse et rapports financiers, et au contrôleur corporatif. Collaborer avec les autres membres de l’équipe des finances pour atteindre les objectifs opérationnels globaux. Réaliser des projets ponctuels au besoin. Respecter la politique et les procédures de Sysco en matière de salubrité alimentaire afin d’assurer la conformité aux exigences de sécurité, de qualité et de légalité. Travailler de manière sécuritaire avec un impact environnemental minimal et comprendre l’importance de signaler immédiatement tout danger, incident ou déversement environnemental à son superviseur. Comprendre qu’il ou elle joue un rôle essentiel dans sa propre sécurité et celle de ses collègues, et être prêt(e) à intervenir lorsque des dangers sont présents. Effectuer toute autre tâche connexe. Compétences Minimum de 1 à 2 ans d’expérience dans un rôle lié à la comptabilité. Diplôme d’études secondaires requis. Baccalauréat en administration des affaires, finance ou domaine connexe (atout). Titre CPA ou démarche en cours vers une désignation comptable (atout). Maîtrise intermédiaire de Microsoft Office; connaissance du système AS400 (atout). Formation Baccalauréat dans une discipline connexe. Expérience Plus de 2 ans d’expérience. Exigences physiques Des mesures d’adaptation raisonnables seront prises pour permettre aux personnes en situation de handicap d’accomplir les fonctions essentielles de ce rôle. Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities. At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together. COMPANY OVERVIEW Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy: Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team. This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

The Accountant is responsible for managing the full cycle accounting process, including preparing financial reports, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. They also act as a subject matter expert for internal departments and collaborate with the finance team to achieve operational objectives.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 1-2 years of accounting experience and a high school diploma, with a bachelor's degree in business or finance preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and a CPA designation or progress toward one is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Health care spending account • Wellness account • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • Life insurance • Voluntary optional insurance • Parental leave plan • Company pension plan • Group RRSP • TFSA • Employee and family assistance • Stock purchase plan • Maple virtual care • Online learning • Product discounts • Vendor discounts

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounting
• Financial reporting
• Reconciliation
• Financial analysis
• Intercompany consolidation
• SOX compliance
• Fixed assets
• Microsoft Office
• AS400
• General ledger
• Balance sheet
• Financial entries
• Reporting packages
• Data analysis
• Strong Work Ethic
• Leadership
• Business Administration
• Artificial Intelligence
• Finance
• Supply Chain
• Financial Analysis
• Purchasing
• External Reporting
• Discounts And Allowances
• Employment Equity
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Consolidation
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Fixed Asset
• Dental Health
• Balance Sheet
• Settlement
• Full Cycle Accounting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Food & Beverage
• Administrative
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors