Accountant

Posted:
2/20/2026, 5:58:19 AM

Location(s):
Prince Edward Island, Canada ⋅ New Brunswick, Canada ⋅ Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⋅ Québec City, Quebec, Canada ⋅ Quebec, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
Remote

JOB DESCRIPTION

Compensation

$51,200 - $95,900

Purpose

The position’s purpose is to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the accounting department through financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits.

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 

Rémunération

51 200 $ – 95 900 $

Objectif

L’objectif du poste est d’assurer le fonctionnement efficace du service de comptabilité grâce à la production de rapports financiers, aux rapprochements et aux audits.

Responsabilités

  • Compiler et analyser l’information financière afin de préparer les écritures comptables. Effectuer un examen continu, enquêter et corriger au besoin pour assurer la cohérence et l’exactitude.

  • Analyser l’information financière concernant les actifs, les passifs et le capital.

  • Effectuer les rapprochements des comptes bancaires, du bilan et des comptes interentreprises. Enquêter sur toute anomalie et proposer des solutions.

  • Réaliser la consolidation interentreprises et le règlement mensuel des transactions interentreprises.

  • Assurer la conformité avec les politiques, procédures et normes comptables de Sysco, par exemple SOX, FAMM, etc.

  • Examiner, enquêter et corriger les erreurs et incohérences dans les écritures financières, documents et rapports.

  • Gérer le sous-registre des immobilisations et les rapports connexes, et veiller à ce que toutes les transactions liées aux immobilisations soient soumises dans le système en temps opportun.

  • Préparer les rapports hebdomadaires et mensuels pour les besoins internes, le bureau corporatif et les exigences de rapports externes.

  • Agir comme expert en la matière auprès des départements internes; fournir de l’information exacte et opportune et soutenir le gestionnaire, Analyse et rapports financiers, ainsi que le contrôleur corporatif.

  • Collaborer avec les autres membres de l’équipe des finances afin d’atteindre les objectifs opérationnels globaux.

  • Réaliser des projets spéciaux au besoin.

  • Respecter la politique de salubrité alimentaire de Sysco et ses procédures afin d’assurer la conformité aux exigences de salubrité, de qualité et de légalité.

  • Travailler de manière sécuritaire en minimisant l’impact environnemental et comprendre l’importance de signaler immédiatement tout danger, incident ou déversement environnemental à son superviseur.

  • Comprendre qu’il joue un rôle essentiel dans sa propre sécurité ainsi que dans celle de ses collègues, et être disposé à intervenir lorsqu’un danger est présent.

  • Accomplir toute autre tâche assignée.

Compétences

  • Minimum de 1 à 2 ans d’expérience dans un rôle lié à la comptabilité.

  • Diplôme d’études secondaires requis.

  • Diplôme universitaire en administration des affaires, finances ou domaine connexe (atout).

  • Titre CPA ou progression vers un titre comptable (atout).

  • Maîtrise intermédiaire de Microsoft Office; connaissance du système AS400 un atout.

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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.

Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.

Sysco

Website: https://sysco.com/

Headquarter Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1969

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Electrical Distribution ⋅ Food and Beverage ⋅ Food Delivery ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Hospitality ⋅ Logistics ⋅ Marketing ⋅ Meat and Poultry ⋅ Restaurants ⋅ Sales