Accountant

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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
51K-96K Annually
Junior
Food • Logistics
The Role
Manages full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany consolidation and settlements, fixed asset accounting, financial reporting, error correction, and compliance with accounting policies and standards. The Accountant supports internal finance teams, provides financial analysis and reporting, and completes ad hoc projects while maintaining accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Compensation 

$51,200 - $95,900 

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 

  • 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 

Education 

Bachelor's degree in related discipline. 

Experience 

2+ years of experience 

Physical Demands 

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role 

Comptable 

Rémunération 

51 200 – 95 900 

Objectif 

Relevant de l’assistant contrôleur, le comptable est responsable de gérer efficacement l’ensemble du cycle comptable, de préparer et analyser les rapports financiers ainsi que de réaliser les conciliations.

Responsabilités 

  • Compiler et analyser l’information financière afin de préparer les écritures comptables. Effectuer des examens, enquêtes et corrections continues pour assurer la cohérence et l’exactitude. 

  • Analyser l’information financière concernant les actifs, les passifs et le capital. Concilier les comptes bancaires, les comptes du bilan et les comptes intercompagnies. Enquêter et proposer des solutions pour toute anomalie. 

  • Effectuer la consolidation intercompagnies et le règlement mensuel des transactions intercompagnies. 

  • Assurer la conformité aux politiques, procédures et normes comptables de Sysco, p. ex. SOX, FAMM, etc. 

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

  • Maintenir le sous‑grand livre des immobilisations et les rapports connexes, et s’assurer que toutes les transactions d’immobilisations sont soumises au système des immobilisations en temps opportun. 

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

  • Agir comme expert(e) en la matière pour les services internes; fournir des renseignements exacts et opportuns ainsi qu’un soutien au gestionnaire, Analyse et rapports financiers, et au contrôleur corporatif. 

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

  • Réaliser des projets ponctuels au besoin. 

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

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

  • Comprendre qu’il ou elle joue un rôle essentiel dans sa propre sécurité et celle de ses collègues, et être prêt(e) à intervenir lorsque des dangers sont présents. 

  • Effectuer toute autre tâche connexe. 

Compétences 

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

  • Diplôme d’études secondaires requis. 

  • Baccalauréat en administration des affaires, finance ou domaine connexe (atout). 

  • Titre CPA ou démarche en cours vers une désignation comptable (atout). 

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

Formation 

Baccalauréat dans une discipline connexe. 

Expérience 

Plus de 2 ans d’expérience. 

Exigences physiques 

Des mesures d’adaptation raisonnables seront prises pour permettre aux personnes en situation de handicap d’accomplir les fonctions essentielles de ce rôle. 

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.

Skills Required

  • 1–2 years of experience in an accounting-related role
  • High school diploma
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline
  • CPA designation or currently pursuing an accounting designation
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in AS400 system

Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) program includes a 3% automatic employer contribution plus a 50% match on the first 6% of eligible pay, with additional employer contributions for certain positions. This structure stands out within the total rewards package.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, prescription, telehealth, wellness, mental-health support, and advocacy resources are offered. This breadth positions health coverage as a core strength for eligible full-time U.S. employees.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include employee assistance, wellness resources, legal insurance, identity-theft protection, discounts, and an employee stock-purchase plan. These extras complement core insurance and retirement benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
24,120 Employees

What We Do

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. 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.

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