Bookkeeper

Food World Plus; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Food World Plus is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support our finance team and maintain accurate day-to-day records at our Mississauga location.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience in grocery/retail environments, with proficiency in accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, GST/HST, and QuickBooks or Sage. This in-office role offers full-time hours and collaborative team dynamics.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in grocery/retail or similar environment is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Experience with accounts payable
• Experience with accounts receivable
• Experience with general ledger
• Experience with expense tracking
• Knowledge of Canadian accounting practices and GST/HST.
• Experience with QuickBooks or Sage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping records and financial transactions.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process vendor 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.
• Assist with inventory-related accounting and adjustments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare basic financial reports for management.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

ERP systems

Job description

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.
• 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
• Experience with accounts receivable
• Experience with general ledger
• Experience with expense tracking
• Knowledge of Canadian accounting practices and GST/HST.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar systems.
• 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
• 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
• Full-time, in-office position
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in grocery retail accounting

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