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

• 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.

• Maintain accurate general ledger records.

• 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

  • Accounts receivable

  • Bank reconciliation

  • Vendor reconciliation

  • Invoice processing

  • General ledger

  • Expense tracking

  • Sales reconciliation

• Knowledge of Canadian accounting practices and GST/HST.

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

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• 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

• Retail POS systems

• 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

• Career growth opportunities

• Full-time, in-office position

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in grocery retail accounting