Sr. Accounting Analyst I

Job Description
Some of what you will do:
Be responsible to provide timely and accurate financial information to the management team, prepare monthly financial package, perform monthly account reconciliations and various other month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities. Work closely with our shared service customers and other functional groups to gather their inputs and provide support.

Specifically, You Will
Reporting, Analysis and Reconciliations

• Perform month-end closing activities, including the preparation, review and posting of journal entries and account reconciliations as assigned.
• Perform monthly account analyses as assigned.
• 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.
• Resolve issues related to account reconciliations and analyses by working with the various departments (i.e. HR, Legal, IT, Marketing, Store Operations, Real Estate, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of supplementary schedules and analysis for financial reporting (Management/Tax Filings/Stats Canada Reporting).
• 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.
• Evaluate, recommend and implement processes to enhance internal controls with a risk and controls mindset.
• Other work as required.

Internal and External Communications

• Establish relationships with various internal and external parties providing support as required.
• Work closely with our shared service customers to gather their inputs and provide support
• Provide support to tax team for tax filings and provisions
• Provide support to and liaise with the external auditors and keep Manager apprised of issues
• Provide support to and information as required by government agencies with regards to input tax credit filings and audits
• 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

Projects

• Participate in projects to provide functional expertise and recommendations.
• Participate in projects for upgrade rollouts and system implementation(s), including requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, etc.

Some Of What You Need

• University degree or equivalent in accounting, business, finance or a related field
• Professional accounting designation
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive accounting / finance experience
• Supervisory experience is an asset
• CPA designation
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting
• Strong knowledge and understanding of financial systems. Experience with Oracle is an asset
• Audit and controls experience are an asset.
• A commitment to improvement, providing and implementing recommendations.
• Ability to work under tight month end timelines
• Strong / advanced Excel skills
• Resourceful and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Aptitude and desire to grow within the Finance team

Some Of What You Will Get

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

About Us
Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.

About The Team
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.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team
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.