Finance Officer; NOC

Fresh Market Foods is a growing retail business dedicated to delivering exceptional service and high-quality products to our valued customers. We are seeking a meticulous and dependable Finance Officer for our Order Desk to oversee cash operations and maintain precise financial records. This role supports daily financial operations, recordkeeping, and accounting administration within a retail environment. If you possess strong numerical skills and excel in a dynamic, fast‑paced retail environment, we invite you to join our team.

Maintain complete accounting records in Quick Books by recording, posting, and reconciling daily financial transactions, including sales, cash receipts, bank deposits, and electronic payments, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all accounts.

Reconcile and balance cash tills, self‑checkout terminals, lottery, gift cards, ATM transactions, and other point‑of‑sale systems as part of daily bookkeeping and financial control procedures.

Prepare, organize, and process bank deposits, ensuring all cash, cheques, and electronic funds transfers are accurately documented and recorded in accounting systems.

Reconcile accounts on a regular basis by identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies in financial records, cash balances, and sales transactions.

Maintain and update accounting records in Quick Books, ensuring compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements.

Support accounts payable functions by reviewing, coding, and entering supplier invoices into Quick Books, and assisting with payment processing and vendor account reconciliations.

Support accounts receivable functions by recording customer payments, reconciling customer accounts, and monitoring outstanding balances.

Prepare, verify, and maintain records related to Nutrition North Canada (NNC) subsidy reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements.

Verify and review financial and administrative documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting procedures.

Maintain organized, confidential financial records, ensuring proper filing, retention, and accessibility in accordance with company policies and audit standards.

Provide bookkeeping and accounting support, including data entry, record maintenance, and preparation of financial documentation and correspondence.

Respond to internal and external inquiries related to financial records, invoices, payments, and accounting transactions in a timely and professional manner.

Assist with periodic reconciliations and financial reporting activities, including preparation of supporting documentation for internal accounting purposes.

Completion of secondary school is required; post‑secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field is considered an asset.

Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting, cash reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or financial administration is preferred.

Satisfactory criminal record check required.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records and processing transactions.

Proficiency in computerized accounting systems, point‑of‑sale systems, Microsoft Excel, and other office software applications.

Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to prepare, review, and verify financial and administrative documentation with a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.

Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with management, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and productivity.

Flexibility to work early morning shifts (starting at 7.30 a.m.) and occasional Saturdays as required.

Proficiency in English required;
French is considered an asset.

Permanent Full‑time (40 hours/week)