Accountant

Ready to Make an impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for an Accountant to join our Finance team. This role can be based out of one our main offices: Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON and Montreal, QC.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Accurately prepare and post entries and account for transactions in the general ledger and fixed asset subledger.
• Prepare and review working papers that support account balances, investigate errors, and facilitate corrections
• Complete period-end close processes, controls, and procedures
• Reconcile the balance in fixed asset subledger to the GL.
• Review and update fixed asset schedules for financial statement note disclosure purposes
• Track project expenditure and ensure proper reclassification in accordance with IFRS and fixed asset policy (capital vs expense)
• Ensure compliance with CEO/CFO Certification requirements.
• Participate in the internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and provide recommendations that are in accordance with the fixed asset policy and IFRS
• With a process improvement mindset, propose innovative ideas
• Prepare various analytical and ad-hoc reports.

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What you have to offer:

• University Degree and Accounting Designation CPA (or in the process of obtaining)
• Bilingualism (English and French), an asset. The candidate will be expected to work with peers in other provinces in the expansion, development and implementation of tools and processes across Canada, as well as provide support to Sobeys employees across Canada.
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS)
• Strong communication skills (Both oral and written)
• Excellent time management skills to meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)

Why work at Sobeys?

• Growing organization
• Competitive salary
• Pension Plan
• Flexible health and dental benefits plan (eligible employees)
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Opportunity for internal mobility to other departments and/or promotions (for employees who are strong performers)

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading Canadian company with a clear vision and focus. If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do, and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then we look forward to reviewing your application. Please ensure that you take the time to ensure your profile shows us why you’re the most qualified applicant for the role.