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


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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


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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 : We are not approved for a relocation budget. Hence suitable talent based only in Ontario, Canada will be considered for this role.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.




COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..


OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.


INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.


TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.


INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.


RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

- CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU -

BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.

JOB TITLE:
Staff Accountant
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Woodbridge
TEAM:
Finance
STATE:
COUNTRY/REGION:
CA
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
535408
DATE:
Oct 1, 2025