Finance Associate

FHLB Des Moines; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Pension Plan

RRSP & TFSA

Employee Assistance

Stock Purchase

Virtual Care

Online learning

Discounts

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Finance Associate to handle vendor charge backs, prepare supporting documentation, provide receptionist coverage, and manage a portfolio of finance administrative tasks to support the department.

This full-time onsite role in Vancouver requires 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PST and offers a compensation range of CAD 41,000 to 65,000 per year, with opportunities to contribute to monthly reporting, document management, and collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in warehouse, customer service or office environment.
• Basic math and reading comprehension.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Day to day activities may include: Processing customer credit & billing requests in its entirety (accurate calculation, coding, charge backs etc.)
• Monthly vendor reporting (contract pricing deductions etc.)
• Scans Financial documentation into OpenText (document retention software)
• Responsible for completing the customer cheque deposit process (review payments for accuracy and completeness)
• Prepare and distribute documents required to support local customer rebate payments.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Facilitates open communication with applicable stakeholders regarding any deficiencies or anomalies within standard processes.
• Where applicable, responsible for a portfolio of finance administration tasks as defined by the Finance Manager which could include direct responsibility or back-up responsibilities for pricing, reception, accounts receivable, cash handling or imaging.
• Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

1-2 years experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role: The Finance Associate is responsible for various duties including completing all vendor charge backs; preparing the supporting documentation of said charge backs; receptionist coverage; and managing a portfolio of finance administrative tasks to support objectives of the department.

Compensation: $41,000 to $65,000

Hours of Work: 8:30AM PST to 5PM PST (Required to work full-time onsite)

Responsibilities

• Day to day activities may include: Processing customer credit & billing requests in its entirety (accurate calculation, coding, charge backs etc.)
• Monthly vendor reporting (contract pricing deductions etc.)
• Scans Financial documentation into OpenText (document retention software)
• Responsible for completing the customer cheque deposit process (review payments for accuracy and completeness)
• Prepare and distribute documents required to support local customer rebate payments.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Facilitates open communication with applicable stakeholders regarding any deficiencies or anomalies within standard processes.
• Where applicable, responsible for a portfolio of finance administration tasks as defined by the Finance Manager which could include direct responsibility or back-up responsibilities for pricing, reception, accounts receivable, cash handling or imaging.
• Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• 1-2 Years’ work experience in either a Warehouse, Customer Service or office environment
• Basic math and reading comprehension
• High School Diploma or GED required
• PC skills (MS Office, keyboarding, etc.)

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Our Purpose

Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission

Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity

Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy

• Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Optional Insurance
• Parental Leave Plan
• Company Pension Plan
• Group RRSP & TFSA
• Employee and Family Assistance
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Maple Virtual Care
• Unlimited on-line learning
• Sysco product discounts
• Preferred vendor discounts
• Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion.

Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.