Bookkeeper
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Bookkeeper
Food World Plus
Full-time
In-Office | Mississauga, ON, Canada
The Opportunity
Food World Plus is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to support our finance and administrative team and maintain accurate day-to-day financial records.
The ideal candidate will have experience with bookkeeping in a retail, grocery, or small-to-medium business environment, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, vendor statements, invoice processing, expense tracking, and general ledger maintenance.
This role requires a reliable and organized individual who can work closely with store management, vendors, purchasing, receiving, and the accounting team to ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and up to date.
Responsibilities
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
Bookkeeper
Food World Plus
Full-time
In-Office | Mississauga, ON, Canada
The Opportunity
Food World Plus is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to support our finance and administrative team and maintain accurate day-to-day financial records.
The ideal candidate will have experience with bookkeeping in a retail, grocery, or small-to-medium business environment, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, vendor statements, invoice processing, expense tracking, and general ledger maintenance.
This role requires a reliable and organized individual who can work closely with store management, vendors, purchasing, receiving, and the accounting team to ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and up to date.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping records and financial transactions.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Process vendor invoices, purchase invoices, and expense transactions.
- Prepare and process vendor payments.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Record customer payments, deposits, expenses, and other financial transactions.
- Maintain accurate general ledger records.
- Assist with daily sales and POS reconciliation.
- Review invoices, purchase orders, receiving documents, and supporting records.
- Track expenses and maintain proper documentation.
- Assist with inventory-related accounting and adjustments.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare basic financial and accounting reports for management.
- Maintain organized accounting files and supporting documentation.
- Assist with GST/HST calculations, filings, and other accounting requirements as needed.
- Communicate with vendors, suppliers, store management, and external accountants.
- Assist with payroll-related bookkeeping and records, if required.
- Support audits and provide financial documentation when requested.
- Maintain confidentiality of company and financial information.
- Perform other bookkeeping and administrative duties as assigned.
- 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
- Previous experience in a grocery, retail, supermarket, food service, or similar environment is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
- Experience with:
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Vendor reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- General ledger
- Expense tracking
- Sales reconciliation
- Knowledge of Canadian accounting practices and GST/HST.
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
- Grocery or retail bookkeeping
- Supermarket or food retail operations
- Retail POS systems
- Vendor and supplier accounts
- Purchase orders and receiving processes
- Inventory-related bookkeeping
- Sales and cash reconciliation
- GST/HST and Canadian bookkeeping
- QuickBooks, Sage, ERP, or retail accounting systems
- Opportunity to work with a growing grocery retail organization
- Supportive and professional team environment
- Career growth opportunities
- Full-time, in-office position
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in grocery retail accounting
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Responsibilities
Maintain accurate financial records, manage payables and receivables, process invoices and payments, and reconcile bank, credit card, vendor, and sales transactions. Support inventory accounting, financial reporting, month- and year-end closing, tax requirements, audits, and communication with vendors and internal teams.
Requirements
Candidates should have 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, with grocery, retail, or similar industry experience considered an asset. They should know basic accounting practices, Canadian GST/HST requirements, and accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage, and have strong Excel, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Vendor Reconciliation
- Invoice Processing
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Expense Tracking
- Sales Reconciliation
- GST/HST
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Retail
- Administrative
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Credit Card Reconciliation
- Vendor Statements
- Invoice Processing
- Vendor Payments
- General Ledger
- Expense Tracking
- Sales Reconciliation
- Point-of-Sale Systems
- Purchase Orders
- Receiving Documents
- Inventory Accounting
- Month-End Closing
- Year-End Closing
- Financial Reporting
- GST/HST
- Payroll Records
- Audit Support
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Microsoft Excel
- Grocery Retail