Junior Accountant

JD Sports Canada • Full-time • Vancouver, BC, CA • 1d ago

Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Vancouver

Salary: 45-50k

JD Sports is a global sports-fashion retail company, inspiring the emerging generation of globally minded consumers. With over 73,000 employees and 2,500 stores worldwide, JD has recently launched in Canada to great success. JD Sports Canada now boasts dozens of brick-and-mortar stores across our three brands - JD, size?, and Livestock - while partnering with brands like Nike, Jordan, and New Balance.

Since 1981, JD has continuously and successfully set the global standard for retail experience through the unique delivery of the world’s most admired and sought-after brands to the market. Joining JD Sports is an opportunity to directly partner with these brands, driving this global strategy through the Canadian expansion.

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant with a focus on accounts payable to join our growing and dynamic Finance team. Reporting to the Account Payable Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting the overall accounting operations. This is an excellent opportunity to build your accounting career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Accurately review, code, and process a high volume of invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain positive relationships with vendors by addressing inquiries, reconciling statements, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
Assist in preparing and processing weekly payment runs, including checks, wire transfers, and electronic payments.
Conduct regular bank deposit runs, ensuring all cash and check deposits are accurately recorded and reconciled.
Manage credit card and employee expense reports, ensuring proper documentation, approval, and coding.
Assist with month-end journal entries and reconciliations
Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including GST/PST remittances, and support the preparation of filings as required.
Assist with monthly depreciation schedules for various cost centers.
Assist in identifying and implementing improvements to accounts payable processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as needed.
Collaborate with the finance team to support other accounting functions as required.

Experience required:

1-2 years related experience, preferably in accounts payable or retail accounting.
Strong understanding of GAAP.
Proficient Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUP, SUMIF, PIVOT TABLES)
Experience with NetSuite is an asset.
Detail-oriented with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Experience or knowledge in the retail industry (apparel and footwear) is considered an asset.
French speaking is considered an asset.

The Perks:

At JD, we offer CPA Verification Route if you're pursuing your CPA. To match our culture focused on creativity, innovation, and love for fashion, we also offer our employees unique benefits such as: