Accountant (20 Month Contract)

Sysco

4d•Remote

About The Position

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

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 1-2 years in an accounting related role.
High School diploma required
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office; proficiency in AS400 system a plus
This is a remote role, the successful candidate can reside anywhere within Ontario.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related degree preferred.
CPA designation or currently working toward an accounting designation preferred.

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.

Benefits

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)