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.
Purpose
This role is responsible for managing and overseeing various accounting functions within the organization. This role involves preparing financial statements, conducting complex reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Senior Accountant will work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Conduct complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in accounting software and tools.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Leadership and mentoring skills.
Certifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
Experience
5+ years of experience
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role
Travel Requirements
0-25%
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.
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.
Purpose
This role is responsible for managing and overseeing various accounting functions within the organization. This role involves preparing financial statements, conducting complex reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Senior Accountant will work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Conduct complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in accounting software and tools.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Leadership and mentoring skills.
Certifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
Experience
5+ years of experience
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role
Travel Requirements
0-25%
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.