Analyst, Accounting

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**Who we are**:
Staples Canada is on journey to become the Working and Learning Company. We are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions.

If that’s you, let’s work, learn and grow together.

**We are building an inclusive and diverse team**:
Staples Canada is 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.

**Some of what you will do**:
As the Analyst, Accounting, you will perform month end closing activities such as analyses, journal entries and generation of reports. You will play a vital role in investigating and resolving issues that arise from store transactions. Each day will be fast-paced, challenging, rewarding and meaningful and you will be inspired to bring your best, every day.

**Specifically, you will**:

- 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
- Investigate and resolve issues that arise from store transactions
- Prepare standardized and ad hoc reports for management and the business, including stores
- 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

**Some of what you need**:

- 2 years of finance or related experience is required
- University degree or equivalent in accounting, business, finance or a related field
- CPA designation or working towards a designation
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting
- Strong knowledge and understanding of financial systems. Experience with Oracle is an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and projects.
- Good detail orientation and effective communication skills
- Curious
- Approachable
- Passionate
- Solutions finder

**Some of what you will get**:

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

**Additional Information**:

- Office environment
- Flexibility to work at office and remotely

**Vaccine Requirement**

Staples is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect our associates, our customers and the communities we operate in. To support the health and safety of our associates, COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this position. As such, all offers of employment will be conditional upon either (i) proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or (ii) proof of need for accommodation under relevant human rights legislation, and Staples determination that the requested accommodation can be provided without undue hardship. You will be required to submit proof of full vaccination or proof of need for accommodation during our background screening process.

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**Job** Finance

**Location(s)** CA-ON-Richmond Hill

**Schedule** Full-time

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