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 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 and year-end closing activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• 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, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Real Estate, etc.)
• Identify and execute process improvements for existing month end activities and reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of supplementary schedules and analysis for financial reporting (Management/Tax Filings/Stats Canada Reporting)
• Keep the team apprised of unexpected or uncontrollable circumstances that may impact reporting timelines
• Establish relationships with various internal and external parties
• Provide support as required to store management and Home Office departments to address their inquiries
• Work closely with our shared service customers to gather their inputs and provide support
• Provide support to tax team for tax filing and provisions
• Provide support to the external auditors and keep team apprised of issues
• Provide information as required by government agencies in regards to input tax credit filings, GST/HST/PST/QST assessments
• Participate in projects to provide functional expertise and recommendations that not only represent the best interest of the department but also for the business
• Participate in projects for upgrade rollouts and system implementation(s), including requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, etc.

Qualifications

Some of what you need:

Education:

• University business degree with a focus in accounting or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience supporting multiple companies and/or business units
• Supervisory experience is an asset

Knowledge:

• CPA designation
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting
• Strong knowledge and understanding of financial systems. Experience with Oracle is an asset
• Audit and controls experience is preferred
• A commitment to improvement, providing and implementing recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities accordingly
• Ability to work under tight month end timelines
• Strong / Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Aptitude and desire to grow within the Finance team

Additional information:

• Flexible work environment both office and home.

Some of what you will get

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

Who we are
As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, 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.

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's 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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