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Sysco · Canada
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In short
The Accountant is responsible for managing the full cycle accounting process, including preparing financial reports and performing account reconciliations. They also ensure compliance with company policies and provide support to the finance team and management.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Candidates must have at least 1-2 years of accounting experience and a high school diploma, with a bachelor's degree in business or finance preferred. A CPA designation or active progress toward one is considered an asset for this role.
About the employer
Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025.
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As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
- INDUSTRY
- Food and Beverage Services
- COMPANY
- Public Company
- HEADQUARTERS
- Houston, TX
- SIZE
- 10,001+
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
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- 5 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this Sysco role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists CA$52,500–CA$98,300 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
JOB DESCRIPTION Compensation 52,500.00 - 98,300.00 CAD Annual Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accountant is responsible for effectively managing the full cycle accounting process, preparing and analyzing reporting packages and completing reconciliations. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts. Perform ongoing review investigation and correction to ensure consistency and accuracy
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Compensation
52,500.00 - 98,300.00 CAD Annual
Purpose
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accountant is responsible for effectively managing the full cycle accounting process, preparing and analyzing reporting packages and completing reconciliations.
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
- 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
- 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
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
Experience
2+ years of experience
Rémunération
52 500 $ à 98 300 $ CA par année
Objectif du poste
Relevant du contrôleur adjoint, le ou la comptable est responsable de la gestion efficace du cycle comptable complet, de la préparation et de l’analyse des rapports financiers ainsi que de l’exécution des rapprochements.
Responsabilités
- Compiler et analyser les informations financières afin de préparer les écritures comptables. Effectuer des révisions, enquêtes et corrections continues pour assurer l’exactitude et la cohérence des données.
- Analyser les informations financières relatives aux actifs, passifs et capitaux. Effectuer les rapprochements bancaires, les rapprochements de bilan et des comptes intersociétés. Enquêter sur les écarts et proposer des solutions appropriées.
- Assurer le respect des politiques, procédures et normes comptables de Sysco (SOX, FAMM, etc.).
- Examiner, enquêter et corriger les erreurs et incohérences dans les écritures comptables, documents et rapports financiers.
- Préparer les rapports hebdomadaires et mensuels destinés aux parties prenantes internes, au siège social et aux organismes externes.
- Agir à titre d’expert-conseil pour les différents services internes; fournir un soutien et des renseignements exacts et en temps opportun au gestionnaire de l’analyse et des rapports financiers ainsi qu’au contrôleur corporatif.
- Collaborer avec les autres membres de l’équipe des finances afin d’atteindre les objectifs opérationnels globaux.
- Réaliser des projets spéciaux et des analyses ponctuelles, au besoin.
- Respecter la politique de sécurité alimentaire de Sysco ainsi que les procédures connexes afin d’assurer la qualité, la salubrité et la conformité des produits alimentaires.
- Travailler de manière sécuritaire avec un impact environnemental minimal et signaler immédiatement à son superviseur tout danger, incident ou déversement environnemental.
- Comprendre son rôle essentiel en matière de santé et de sécurité, tant pour lui-même que pour ses collègues, et signaler toute situation dangereuse.
- Effectuer toute autre tâche connexe assignée.
Compétences et qualifications
- Minimum de 1 à 2 ans d’expérience dans un rôle lié à la comptabilité.
- Diplôme d’études secondaires requis.
- Diplôme universitaire de premier cycle en administration des affaires, en finance ou dans un domaine connexe, un atout.
- Titre de CPA ou démarche active vers l’obtention d’un titre comptable, un atout.
- Connaissance intermédiaire de la suite Microsoft Office; expérience avec le système AS/400, un atout.
Formation
Baccalauréat dans une discipline connexe.
Expérience
2 années d’expérience ou plus.
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.
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