Junior Accountant

Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Sports Group is seeking a Junior Accountant to support accurate and timely financial reporting for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Forge FC, Hamilton Sports Group Foundation and related operations. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will handle daily accounting activities and meet month-end deadlines, owning reconciliations and general ledger analysis.

You will work closely with the finance team to ensure audit-ready reports, maintain fixed-asset schedules, and support treasury, banking

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce accurate financial work.
• Ability to organize priorities and meet daily and month-end deadlines.
• Willingness to support all Tiger-Cats home games and Forge FC events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support daily treasury activities and reporting with complete documentation.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Record daily retail merchandise activity and reconcile Shopify/Erply data.
• Perform monthly general ledger analysis and prepare working papers for review.
• Assist with game-day finance operations and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Team player

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree or diploma

Tools

Sage 50

Shopify

Erply

Job description

Hamilton Sports Group

Junior Accountant

Build a strong accounting foundation with a professional sports organization supporting the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Forge FC and Hamilton Sports Group Foundation (HSGF).

Location / work model

Hamilton, Ontario - on-site

Team / property

Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Forge FC and Hamilton Sports Group Foundation (HSGF)

Reports to

Accounting Manager

Employment

Full-time - permanent

Job status

Existing vacancy

Schedule / travel

Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; all Hamilton Tiger-Cats home games and selected Forge FC home games

Compensation

Annual salary of $50,000–$52,500

About Hamilton Sports Group

Hamilton Sports Group (HSG) brings professional sport, live entertainment and community impact together through the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Forge FC and Hamilton Sports Group Foundation (HSGF). Based in Hamilton, Ontario, we are committed to delivering memorable experiences for our fans, partners and community—on game day and throughout the year.

Our properties are grounded in proud histories and focused on what comes next. We are building a connected, modern organization where people collaborate across teams, use sound information to make decisions and contribute to the continued growth of our clubs and foundation, strengthening our impact in Hamilton and beyond.

The opportunity

Hamilton Sports Group is seeking a Junior Accountant to support accurate and timely financial reporting for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Forge FC, Hamilton Sports Group Foundation (HSGF) and related operations. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will collaborate with the finance team to complete daily accounting activities and meet recurring month-end and reporting deadlines. You will take ownership of assigned reconciliations, general ledger analysis, working papers and department reporting, while supporting treasury, banking, merchandise accounting and game-day operations. This opportunity is well suited to an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional who values accuracy, dependable follow-through and continuous learning.

What Success Looks Like

• Daily treasury activity and reporting are accurate, current and fully supported, with outstanding items identified and escalated promptly.
• Assigned bank, retail merchandise, food and beverage, fixed-asset and other general ledger reconciliations are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Monthly working papers and department financial reports are complete, audit-ready and delivered on schedule, with clear follow-up on discrepancies and open items.

What You’ll Own

• Support assigned daily treasury activities and reporting, update bank activity and maintain complete documentation for cash transactions and accounting entries.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual items to support accurate cash reporting.
• Record daily retail merchandise activity and complete monthly Shopify and Erply reconciliations by comparing sales, payments, deposits and general ledger activity.
• Complete assigned monthly general ledger analysis and prepare clear, well-supported working papers for review by the Accounting Manager.
• Maintain fixed-asset records and supporting schedules, including additions, disposals and other assigned month-end updates.
• Prepare recurring t financial reports and supporting schedules for review by the Accounting Manager.
• Support HSGF 50/50 game-day operations at Tiger-Cats and Forge FC events as scheduled and assist with other finance priorities and process improvements as assigned.

How You’ll Work

You will manage your assigned responsibilities independently while working closely with the finance team and colleagues across the organization. Success in this role requires accuracy, sound judgment, organization and dependable follow-through. You will communicate clearly about outstanding items, raise discrepancies promptly, maintain complete supporting documentation and contribute to practical improvements in finance processes.

What You Bring

• A diploma or degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, with a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to organize, analyze and reconcile financial information accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing complete, accurate and well-supported accounting work.
• The ability to organize competing priorities, meet recurring daily and month-end deadlines, and follow established finance processes in a fast-paced organization spanning professional sports and community impact.
• Clear, professional communication skills and the confidence to ask questions, follow up on outstanding items and raise discrepancies to the Accounting Manager.
• A dependable, team-first approach and availability to support all Tiger-Cats home games and designated Forge FC home games, based on the finance team’s game-day schedule.

Assets—not Requirements

• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting or treasury experience gained through employment, a co-op placement or an internship.
• Experience with Sage 50 or comparable accounting software.
• Experience with Shopify, Erply or other point-of-sale and retail merchandise systems.
• Progress toward a Canadian accounting designation, or an interest in continuing accounting education and professional development.

What You Can Expect From HSG

• Hands‑on experience across daily accounting, treasury, month‑end reconciliations and financial reporting for the Hamilton Tiger‑Cats, Forge FC, Hamilton Sports Group Foundation (HSGF) and related operations.
• The opportunity to build your accounting skills through ownership of recurring processes, coaching from experienced finance leaders and exposure to a fast‑paced organization spanning professional sports and community impact.
• Cross‑functional exposure to merchandise, food and beverage, game‑day operations and department reporting within a collaborative finance team.
• Competitive compensation, benefits and a professional work environment focused on learning, contribution and growth.

A place to contribute and belong

Hamilton Sports Group is committed to an inclusive workplace where people can contribute, grow and belong. We welcome applications from qualified candidates with different backgrounds, identities, perspectives and paths to experience. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know through the application process. We will work with you to support your participation in accordance with applicable requirements.