Finance Associate at Sysco in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Finance Associate Location: Sysco Halifax JOB DESCRIPTION Company Overview Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD. Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2022, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our associates 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. Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success? For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers 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. Role 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. Lifting and sorting of products for customer pick-up, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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/Skills/Job Requirements (About you): 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. Additional Locations: Sysco St Johns