Bookkeeper

Job Summary

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.

Experience/Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Experience

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

Why Join Food World Plus?

• 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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