Accounting Analyst
Staples Canada
Date: 1 day ago
City: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Some of what you will do:
The primary responsibility of this role is to perform month end closing activities such as analyses, journal entries and generation of reports. In addition, the individual will investigate and resolve issues that arise.
Specifically, You Will
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.
Some of what you will do:
The primary responsibility of this role is to perform month end closing activities such as analyses, journal entries and generation of reports. In addition, the individual will investigate and resolve issues that arise.
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.
- 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 to improve controls and efficiency.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1+ years of finance or related experience is required.
- Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
- And more…
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.
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