Staff Accountant

adidas; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sportswear manufacturer in Vaughan is seeking a Corporate Accounting professional to support analysis and recording of transactions and ensure integrity of financial records. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reviewing reconciliations, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates have a degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-2 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SAP.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accounting or finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/post journal entries in collaboration with GBS Team.
• Perform GL line items analysis of transactions in SAP.
• Prepare and review Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Support during external and internal audits.

Skills

Strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills

Attention to detail and organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of SAP

Basic understanding of accounting principles

Knowledge of IFRS/local GAAP

Problem-solving abilities

Fluency in written and spoken English

Education

University or College degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organisation

Corporate Accounting supports the analysis and recording of accounting transactions, assists in resolving accounting issues, collaborates with business partners, and helps ensure the integrity of adidas Canada’s financial records. Furthermore, this role will act as an interlink between our Global Business Services function and various business & finance functions here in NAM.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare/post journal entries in collaboration with GBS Team as needed.
• Perform GL line items analysis of transactions in SAP as required.
• Prepare/review/approve the assigned Balance Sheet Reconciliations as needed
• Provide support in other areas of accounting, as required.
• Code domestic & foreign purchases, freight, duties, taxes and other invoices to proper GL accounts.
• Prepare/review accruals for outstanding expense, utilities, freight, or duty invoices, for month end closing.
• Reconciliation of vendors to statement and intercompany balances.
• Responsible for executing cheque runs, EFT payments and bank enquiries on payments as needed.
• Timely payment of taxes and keeping track of payments made for taxes e.g., sales tax, withholding tax, corporate taxes.
• Support in processing and validating regular overhead and workflow invoices.
• Responsible for coordinating and collaborating with Logistics, Finance, Tax and other departments
• Support during external and internal audits, providing necessary documentation and bridge to connect the appropriate team members.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Key Relationships

• Internal Corporate Accounting
• Commercial Finance
• Group accounting team
• Group Treasury team
• Internal and External Auditors
• Global Business Services (GBS)
• External business partners (Banks, Vendors)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office; knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Good knowledge of general accounting rules (IFRS/ local GAAP) and experience with auditors and year end closing
• Eagerness to learn, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.
• Must be proactive, have strong initiative and be self-motivated.
• A team player and relationship builder that excels while working with diverse groups of people in an ambiguous environment
• Intellectually curious with a bias for action
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• University or College degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–2 years of accounting or finance experience

Please note that we are not approved for a relocation budget, hence suitable talent based only in Ontario, Canada will be considered for this role.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.