Job Summary
Accountant – Full Cycle Inventory & Retail
Food World Plus
Full-time
In-Office | Mississauga, ON, Canada
Job Summary
Food World Plus is looking for a detail-oriented
Accountant with experience in
inventory and retail accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for inventory counts, reconciliations, retail sales accounting, vendor transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support full-cycle inventory counting and reconciliation.
- Conduct physical inventory counts and investigate variances.
- Reconcile inventory between physical counts, POS, and accounting systems.
- Track inventory adjustments, shortages, damages, and shrinkage.
- Review purchase orders, receiving records, and vendor invoices.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Perform daily sales and POS reconciliations.
- Reconcile cash, debit/credit card, and other retail transactions.
- Maintain accurate general ledger and inventory records.
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Prepare journal entries and accounting adjustments.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
- Prepare inventory and financial reports for management.
- Assist with GST/HST and other accounting requirements.
- Work with store management, purchasing, receiving, and vendors to resolve discrepancies.
Experience/Qualifications
- 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in grocery, supermarket, or retail.
- Experience with inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
- Knowledge of inventory accounting, COGS, AP, AR, and general ledger.
- Experience with retail POS and inventory systems.
- Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, ERP, or similar accounting software.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Knowledge of Canadian accounting and GST/HST is an asset.
What We Offer
- Full-time, in-person position
- Growing grocery retail organization
- Supportive team environment
- Career growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation based on experience
