Assistant Accountant (2-year contract)

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Accounting, this role focuses primarily on Accounts Payable operations while supporting timely and accurate financial reporting, period‑end close activities, compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and special projects. This contract position has a high potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role, based on business needs.

T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 37 stores across the country : 14 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 14 in Ontario, and 2 in Quebec. The Company’s continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.

Responsibilities

• Perform key Accounts Payable functions, including invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliation, payment preparation, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Ensure Accounts Payable transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with established accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes by preparing accruals, deferrals, and journal entries related to Accounts Payable and other assigned accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile Accounts Payable and related general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Examine and analyze accounting and financial records, documents, and system data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Assist in the implementation and adherence to standard accounting policies and procedures to support management and business practices. Support departmental and company goals through participation in projects, process improvements, and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Perform other accounting duties and ad‑hoc assignments as required.

Qualifications

Benefits

Shift

5‑day work week (Monday to Friday)

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

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