Accountant – Full Cycle Inventory & Retail

Mississauga, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Manage inventory counts and reconcile physical inventory with point-of-sale and accounting records, investigating variances and tracking adjustments, shortages, damages, and shrinkage. Reconcile retail sales and vendor transactions, maintain financial records, support accounts payable and receivable, assist with period-end closing and tax requirements, and prepare reports for management.

Job details

Job Summary Accountant – Full Cycle Inventory & Retail Food World Plus Full-time In-Office | Mississauga, ON, Canada Job Summary Food World Plus is looking for a detail-oriented Accountant with experience in inventory and retail accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for inventory counts, reconciliations, retail sales accounting, vendor transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records. Responsibilities Manage and support full-cycle inventory counting and reconciliation. Conduct physical inventory counts and investigate variances. Reconcile inventory between physical counts, POS, and accounting systems. Track inventory adjustments, shortages, damages, and shrinkage. Review purchase orders, receiving records, and vendor invoices. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies. Perform daily sales and POS reconciliations. Reconcile cash, debit/credit card, and other retail transactions. Maintain accurate general ledger and inventory records. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable. Prepare journal entries and accounting adjustments. Assist with month-end and year-end closing. Prepare inventory and financial reports for management. Assist with GST/HST and other accounting requirements. Work with store management, purchasing, receiving, and vendors to resolve discrepancies. Experience/Qualifications 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in grocery, supermarket, or retail. Experience with inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation. Knowledge of inventory accounting, COGS, AP, AR, and general ledger. Experience with retail POS and inventory systems. Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, ERP, or similar accounting software. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced retail environment. Knowledge of Canadian accounting and GST/HST is an asset. What We Offer Full-time, in-person position Growing grocery retail organization Supportive team environment Career growth opportunities Competitive compensation based on experience

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in grocery, supermarket, or retail, with experience in inventory counts and reconciliation. Knowledge of inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, retail point-of-sale and inventory systems, accounting software, and strong Excel skills is expected; Canadian accounting and GST/HST knowledge is an asset.