Finance Associate

Sysco•Edmonton, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Associate is responsible for a variety of administrative and financial support duties. This role is primarily based at reception and serves as the first point of contact for visitors and incoming inquiries. In addition to front-facing responsibilities, the role supports departmental objectives through vendor chargebacks, financial documentation, and general finance administration.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, customer service, or office environment
High school diploma or GED required
Basic math and reading comprehension skills
Proficiency with PC applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, data entry/keyboarding)

Responsibilities

Performing reception duties, including greeting and assisting visitors and managing incoming inquiries
Processing customer credits and billing requests end-to-end (including accurate calculations, coding, and chargebacks)
Completing vendor chargebacks and preparing all required supporting documentation
Preparing and maintaining monthly vendor reports (e.g., contract pricing deductions)
Scanning and filing financial documentation into OpenText (document retention system)
Managing customer cheque deposits, including reviewing payments for accuracy and completeness
Preparing and distributing documentation to support local customer rebate payments
Attending meetings as required
Communicating effectively with stakeholders regarding deficiencies or irregularities in standard processes
Managing a portfolio of finance administrative tasks, as assigned by the Finance Manager, which may include primary or backup responsibilities in areas such as pricing, reception, accounts receivable, cash handling, or document imaging
Assisting with customer pick-ups, including lifting and sorting products (up to 50 lbs)
Complying with company Food Safety policies and procedures to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements are met
Working safely with minimal environmental impact and promptly reporting hazards, incidents, or environmental concerns to a supervisor
Taking an active role in personal and team safety by identifying and speaking up about workplace hazards
Performing 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