lululemon Junior Accountant, Operations Accounting

lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Employee discount

Fitness and yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon is hiring two Junior Accountants for Operations Accounting to support European entities or US store depository accounts. You will perform bank reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and review GL balances, contributing to cross-functional process improvements.

In this role, strong Excel skills and CPA progress are valuable in a dynamic retail environment. Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role, with a compensation package reflecting a pay-for-performance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience and progress toward a CPA designation.
• Solid financial background and proficiency in Excel.
• Retail industry experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with Oracle EBS is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations for assigned accounts (European entities or US store depository accounts).
• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries, including credit card fees and other operational accounting transactions.
• Review and reconcile GL accounts, focusing on cash and credit over/short balances.
• Support a designated area of the business with AR admin tasks or resolving Store Gift Card requests.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancement projects within Operations Accounting.
• Support ad hoc requests, projects, and analyses to meet evolving team needs.

Skills

Excel proficiency

CPA designation progress

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Financial analysis

Education

CPA designation in progress

Tools

Oracle EBS

Job description

Description & Requirements

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The Operations Accounting team plays a pivotal role in providing accurate and timely financial and management information to all necessary stakeholders. An integral part of the Operations Accounting group, you work with other internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy in the Operations Accounting and compliance with internal controls. We provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about many of operations within lululemon that impact our team by often working in cross-functional teams on a variety of projects.

core responsibilities

We are hiring two Junior Accountants, Operations Accounting. While both roles share a common foundation in operational accounting activities, each position will support a different area of the business, with a focus on either our European entities or US store depository accounts.

In this role, you will:

• Perform bank reconciliations for assigned accounts, including either European entity accounts or US store depository accounts.
• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries, including credit card fees and other operational accounting transactions.
• Review and reconcile GL accounts, with a focus on cash and credit over/short balances.
• Support a designated area of the business through specialized responsibilities, which may include supporting the Franchise business with AR administrative tasks or resolving Store Gift Card requests.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancement projects within Operations Accounting.
• Support ad hoc requests, projects, and analyses to meet evolving team and business needs.

qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience and progress toward a CPA designation.
• Solid financial background and proficiency in Excel.
• Retail industry experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with Oracle EBS is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

additional notes

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from $59,800-$78,500 annually ; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.