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

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Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping records and financial transactions.

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Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.

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Process vendor invoices, purchase invoices, and expense transactions.

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Prepare and process vendor payments.

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Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.

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Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations.

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Record customer payments, deposits, expenses, and other financial transactions.

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Maintain accurate general ledger records.

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Assist with daily sales and POS reconciliation.

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Review invoices, purchase orders, receiving documents, and supporting records.

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Track expenses and maintain proper documentation.

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Assist with inventory-related accounting and adjustments.

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Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

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Prepare basic financial and accounting reports for management.

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Maintain organized accounting files and supporting documentation.

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Assist with GST/HST calculations, filings, and other accounting requirements as needed.

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Communicate with vendors, suppliers, store management, and external accountants.

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Assist with payroll-related bookkeeping and records, if required.

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Support audits and provide financial documentation when requested.

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Maintain confidentiality of company and financial information.

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Perform other bookkeeping and administrative duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications

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1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.

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Previous experience in a grocery, retail, supermarket, food service, or similar environment is an asset.

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Strong knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.

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Experience with:

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Accounts payable

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Accounts receivable

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Bank reconciliation

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Vendor reconciliation

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Invoice processing

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General ledger

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Expense tracking

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Sales reconciliation

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Knowledge of Canadian accounting practices and GST/HST.

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Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar systems.

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Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

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Strong organizational and time-management skills.

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Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

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Grocery or retail bookkeeping

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Supermarket or food retail operations

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Retail POS systems

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Vendor and supplier accounts

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Purchase orders and receiving processes

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Inventory-related bookkeeping

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Sales and cash reconciliation

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GST/HST and Canadian bookkeeping

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QuickBooks, Sage, ERP, or retail accounting systems

Why Join Food World Plus?

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Opportunity to work with a growing grocery retail organization

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Supportive and professional team environment

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Career growth opportunities

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Full-time, in-office position

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Competitive compensation based on experience

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Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in grocery retail accounting