General Ledger Accountant

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.,: Where Moments Matter

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company - we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada’s most iconic and award-winning brands, including J.P. Wiser’s, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb’s rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group’s Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines, and Foreign Affair wines. But that’s just the beginning.

Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard, Corby represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet®, Beefeater and Malfy Gins, a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jefferson’s, Rabbit Hole, and Skrewball™ whiskey., and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes, – making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

Why Choose Us?

Igniting Conviviality: Derived from the French word “convivialité,” our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We create moments that matter, starting with how we work together.

Progressive Opportunities: Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we’re invested in your growth.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role is $67,000.00 to $83,800.00 CAD. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Job Summary

Join the North America Accounting team and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. As a General Ledger Accountant, you will contribute to monthly close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance processes across multiple entities. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, driving continuous improvement, and supporting a world-renowned portfolio of brands.

Who Will Love This Job

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy working with numbers, analyzing data, and solving accounting challenges.
• Take pride in accuracy, organization, and meeting deadlines.
• Are proactive and continuously look for ways to improve processes.
• Enjoy collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and working as part of a highly disciplined team.
• Have a strong customer-service mindset and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Are pursuing or have obtained your CPA designation and want to continue growing your accounting career.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and process journal entries in support of monthly close activities.
• Complete intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations and participate in global reconciliation processes.
• Record daily accounting transactions, including intercompany billings, purchases, and inventory-related activity.
• Support monthly inventory reconciliations and partner with brand owners on reporting activities.
• Assist with the preparation and completion of Pernod Ricard monthly reporting packages.
• Perform routine account reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Prepare monthly VAT filings and support tax reporting requirements for multiple entities.
• Analyze financial information and provide basic variance analysis and reporting.
• Support internal control compliance, risk management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc requests as needed.

What's In It for Me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. You'll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation completed or actively in progress.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with integrated accounting systems and financial reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with JD Edwards E1 and Hubble (Insight Software) is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date

2026-11-02

When you join Corby and Hiram Walker, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life. Learn about our rich heritage by clicking HERE for Corby and HERE for Hiram Walker.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team’s schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRCanadaBenefits.com for details.

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the any phase of the recruitment process or want to review our accommodation policies, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at Accessibilty.Canada@pernod-ricard.com.

This posting is for a vacant role. This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

Join us in creating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice matters. Apply today!