Accounting Analyst II

About Us

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About The Team

At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

Responsibilities

Month End and Reconciliations (60%)

• Perform month end closing activities such as analyses, journal entries and generation of reports
• Prepare account reconciliations and resolve issues and unreconciled differences
• Work closely with the business, including the stores, to resolve issues in their respective P&L or cost centre(s)
• Provide meaningful analysis, in‑depth review and commentary on monthly/quarterly/annual financials and comparisons to prior periods for areas assigned.
• Provide supplementary and ad‑hoc reporting / analysis as required.
• Keep team apprised of unexpected or uncontrollable circumstances that may impact reporting timelines.
• Identify and execute process improvements for existing month end activities and reconciliations.
• Partner with various individuals within finance and the business to improve controls and efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve issues that arise
• Other work as required

Reporting (20%)

• Prepare standardized and ad hoc reports used by management and other finance team members
• Provide standardized and ad hoc financial information to the business, including the stores

Internal / External Communications (20%)

• Support and liaise with the external auditors in their execution of the audits
• Evaluate the existing month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end processes and propose improvements that result in a more efficient and effective close process
• Communicate with the finance team and manage workload to ensure timelines outlined for the month end closing activities are met
• Contribute towards a continuous improvement mindset within the finance team
• Other projects and ad hoc requests as required

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent in accounting, business, finance or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation (Canadian CPA is an asset) or working towards a designation.
• Knowledge of financial reporting.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial systems. Experience with Oracle is an asset.
• Strong / advanced Excel skills.
• 2 years of finance or related experience is required.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more…

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Inclusion & Diversity

Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.