Accountant

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success. Ready to Make an Impact? Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a permanent opportunity, for an Accountant to join our Finance Accounting & Control team. This position is hybrid (3 days per week in person) and will be based out of our Stellarton Corporate Office on King street Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing Accurately prepare and post entries and account for transactions in the general ledger. Prepare and review working papers that support account balances, investigate errors, and facilitate correction. Complete period-end close processes, controls, and procedures. Review and update the detailed schedules for financial statement note disclosure purpose. Prepare and explain balance sheet variances with comparative periods. Ensure compliance with CEO/CFO Certification requirements. Participate in the internal and external audit requests. Collaborate with various stakeholders to support and guide them with proper recommendation in accordance with accounting standard IFRS. Process improvement mindset, propose innovated ideas. Prepare various analytical and ad-hoc reports What You Have To Offer University Degree 1-2+ years of accounting related experience Accounting Designation CPA (or in the process of obtaining) would be an asset Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel) Knowledge of accounting standard IFRS Strong communication skills (Both oral and written) Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of SAP is preferred Who We Are Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities. Learn More About Our Story And Culture Who We Are | Why Work With Us Total Rewards We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation. Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided. Additional Information External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization. We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams. Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

The role involves preparing and posting general ledger entries, managing period-end close processes, and reviewing financial statement disclosures. The accountant will also collaborate with stakeholders on IFRS compliance and support internal and external audit requests.

Candidates must have a university degree and 1-2+ years of accounting experience, with a CPA designation being an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of IFRS and SAP are highly preferred.

• Health and dental benefits • Retirement and savings programs • Employee Share Ownership Plan • 10% in-store discount • Virtual healthcare • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Learning and development opportunities • Parental leave top-up • Paid vacation

• SAPPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• General ledger
• Financial statement disclosure
• IFRS
• Balance sheet variance analysis
• Internal and external audit
• Microsoft Excel
• SAP
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills

• Finance & Accounting
• Retail

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Oct 8, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Entry level