Imperial Dade Canada, leading national distributor, has a job open in St-Laurent. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for general ledger journal entries, month-end close procedures, and analyzing balances in accounts for appropriateness. This position performs account reconciliations and is required to have detailed knowledge of all general ledger accounts and contents.

Imperial Dade is a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies, printing papers, and equipment across North America. With a strong and growing presence in Canada, we proudly serve Canadian businesses and communities with the highest standards of quality, reliability, and service.

A Deep Canadian Legacy

Imperial Dade Canada is deeply rooted in the country, with over 135 years of Canadian history and a workforce of 1,500 Canadian employees. Our operations span 35 locations from coast to coast, including Saint John, Newfoundland and Vancouver, British Columbia—ensuring efficient service and local support nationwide. We are incorporated in Canada, and our 100% Canadian leadership team ensures that decisions for Canada are made in Canada.

Trusted by Canadian Businesses

We are a key distributor partner to many Canadian manufacturers, supporting long-standing relationships and ensuring the timely availability of high-quality products. Our Canadian customer service team understands the unique needs of Canadian businesses and delivers tailored solutions with a local touch.

Responsibilities:

• Balance sheet reconciliations: Preparation of supporting schedules, preparation of appropriate journal entries, and reconciliation of accounts. Assist in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close (bank reconciliations, accruals, provisions, supplying information).
• Perform GL mapping to existing chart of account (Trial balance importing).
• Reconciling intercompanies GL regularly.
• Providing variance analysis monthly.
• Maintaining the acquisition's PPE continuity schedule (additions, disposals).
• Applying and assisting in the application of company policies.
• Providing AR/AP/Sales/COGS/Inventory information across the different departments (for borrowing base calculation, intercompany eliminations…)
• Review financial results for completeness by preparing various reports, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Recording opening balances of trial balance.
• Participate in other initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a self-starter and results driven.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Bilingual (English & French). Employee needs to be able to communicate with the head office, outside vendors, and suppliers etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft: Access, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
• Undergraduate 2 year degree required (4 year degree preferred) from an accredited College/University.
• Accounting or Finance Major preferred.
• 2-5 years of related work experience.

Working/Other Conditions:

• Hybrid work model.
• Indoor office environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prolong periods of sitting, and computer and phone use.

At Imperial Dade, we offer an exciting environment in which to work, learn, and grow professionally. We are excited to continue to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team. As a family-owned and operated company, we value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, Pension, Life Insurance, and a generous Paid Time Off Package.

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you require any support in the application process, including disability accommodation, please contact hrcanada@imperialdade.com, or call (514) 367-1111.