Accountant (20 Month Contract)
About the role
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.
Compensation
$51,200 - $95,900
Purpose
Reporting to the 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
- This is a remote role, the successful candidate can reside anywhere within Ontario.
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
About Sysco Canada Inc.
Our Vision
To be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.
Sysco lives at the heart of food and service. We are passionately committed to the success of every customer, supplier partner, community, and associate. We know at the core of achieving this vision is understanding and meeting the needs of our customer. As a result, everything we do begins and ends with our customers. Our passion for food – and for our customers – has made us the industry leader.
Company Overview
Sysco Canada Inc. is made up of approximately 6,000 associates who work hard to ensure the success of every customer, delivering to every major city nationwide. We are proud to contribute to the ongoing success of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) - the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products, equipment and supplies to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home.
Good things come from working at Sysco.
At Sysco, you’ll have a purpose. Our service impacts more than 500,000 customers each and every day who rely on us to deliver the most important products and services to their success. Sysco is looked to as a trusted advisor who can provide customers with experienced support in growing their business- whether we are helping a family-owned business to compete in a tough market, or providing needed supplies to hospitals and nursing homes, helping our customers succeed is what we do.
At Sysco, we offer our associates 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 expectations.
Accountant (20 Month Contract)
About the role
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.
Compensation
$51,200 - $95,900
Purpose
Reporting to the 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
- This is a remote role, the successful candidate can reside anywhere within Ontario.
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
About Sysco Canada Inc.
Our Vision
To be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.
Sysco lives at the heart of food and service. We are passionately committed to the success of every customer, supplier partner, community, and associate. We know at the core of achieving this vision is understanding and meeting the needs of our customer. As a result, everything we do begins and ends with our customers. Our passion for food – and for our customers – has made us the industry leader.
Company Overview
Sysco Canada Inc. is made up of approximately 6,000 associates who work hard to ensure the success of every customer, delivering to every major city nationwide. We are proud to contribute to the ongoing success of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) - the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products, equipment and supplies to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home.
Good things come from working at Sysco.
At Sysco, you’ll have a purpose. Our service impacts more than 500,000 customers each and every day who rely on us to deliver the most important products and services to their success. Sysco is looked to as a trusted advisor who can provide customers with experienced support in growing their business- whether we are helping a family-owned business to compete in a tough market, or providing needed supplies to hospitals and nursing homes, helping our customers succeed is what we do.
At Sysco, we offer our associates 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 expectations.