Staff Accountant (Bilingual) - M&M Food Market

M&M Food Market. Helping you make real food for real life.

M&M Food Market is a food retailer unlike any other; we don’t just sell products—we offer meal solutions and a unique shopping experience that helps make our customers’ everyday lives a little easier. We’ve been helping customers make delicious meals and entertain with ease for nearly 40 years!

If you’re a food enthusiast who values quality and innovation, feel a connection to your community and country, and want to grow your skills and career as part of a dynamic team—then read on.

Here are just a few reasons to consider a career with us… We are constantly evolving.

We believe change is a good thing. Whether it’s exploring new markets or refreshing our strategies, our passion for innovation opens the door to exciting opportunities that strengthen our position in the marketplace.

We put our customers and our employees first.

Our success is built on customer satisfaction. And within our company, our stores are our customers too. When we support each other and work as a team, we make great things happen together.

We strive to be the best.

We grow and develop—both as individuals and as a company. We encourage new ideas, value continuous learning, and embrace diversity to do our best work together as a team.

We are looking for our next Staff Accountant (Bilingual). Could it be you?

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for performing full cycle accounting functions including preparation of financial reports for several Company-operated stores.

Need more details? Keep reading…

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
• Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer
• Save on M&M Food Market products

Responsibilities:

Accounting – Company Stores

• Responsible for full cycle accounting for several company operated stores (A/P, Financial Reporting)
• Essential to understand Financial Statements and full cycle accounting
• Prepare and process month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance with given timelines.
• Import, reconcile, and validate sales and other Store data within the accounting system (NetSuite)
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and maintain supporting schedules.
• Review accounting transactions, reports, investigate variances, and provide explanations for unusual activity.
• Maintain the general ledger and support documentation for assigned Company operated stores.
• Receive, review, and process financial and operational materials submitted by company-operated stores.
• Work with team and Operations to ensure accurate presentation of financial activity.
• Provide Supporting documentation for annual audits of Company -operated stores.
• Organize and box accounting records for secure storage and retrieval.

Financial Database Systems (FDS)

• Maintain store year end information including fiscal year-end dates and statement tracking.
• Review, scan, and digitally file financial statements and supporting documents received from franchise partners.
• Validate and enter Financial Statement information received into FDS

Other Duties

• Assist with Business license applications / renewals for Quebec company operated stores.
• Set up / close utilities, security and other vendor accounts for new/transferred stores.
• Provide Bookkeeping Training in French to new franchise partners.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Minimum two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience performing full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial statements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple standard and ad hoc responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Language Requirements:

• Bilingual in English and French (written and verbal).
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information in both official languages.

Salary: $60,000-$70,000/annum

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

M&M Food Market is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We believe that a wide range of perspectives fosters innovation and strengthens our business. Diversity makes us more creative, flexible, productive, and competitive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We strive to make employment accessible for everyone, including candidates with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll work with you to meet your needs.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.