Role overview

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

Food World Plus uses Workwolf’s AI-enabled tools to sort and screen applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions involve human review.