Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an full time opportunity for an Accountant to join the Accounting & Control team of our Finance department.

This role can be based out of our office in either Stellarton, Nova Scotia or Mississauga, Ontario.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Accurately prepare and post entries and account for transactions in the general ledger and fixed asset subledger
• Prepare and review working papers that support account balances, investigate errors, and facilitate corrections
• Complete period-end close processes, controls, and procedures
• Reconcile the balance in fixed asset subledger to the GL
• Review and update fixed asset schedules for financial statement note disclosure purposes
• Track project expenditure and ensure proper reclassification in accordance with IFRS and fixed asset policy (capital vs expense)
• Ensure compliance with CEO/CFO Certification requirements
• Participate in the internal and external audit requests
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and provide recommendations that are in accordance with the fixed asset policy and IFRS
• With a process improvement mindset, propose innovative ideas
• Prepare various analytical and ad-hoc reports

What you have to offer:

• University Degree in Business, Accounting or a related field
• 2+ years experience in an accounting role
• CPA Accounting Designation, or in the process of obtaining
• Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS)
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of SAP would be an asset
• Microsoft Office skills, with Intermediate Excel

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Who we are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.