Accountant

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.

Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Analysis and Reporting, 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 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.

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

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Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here's a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates 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)