Accounting Analyst (Contract)

Job summary

Perform month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities, including analyses, journal entries, reporting, account reconciliations, and investigation of discrepancies. Review financial results and provide commentary, improve close processes and controls, and support external auditors.

Job details

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 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 appraised 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. Some Of What You Need 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. Physical Demands/working Conditions Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy. Some Of What You Will Get Associate discount Health and Dental benefits RRSP/DPSP Performance bonuses Learning & Development programs And more… #MakeAnImpact About Us We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy. 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.

What you’ll do

Perform month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities, including analyses, journal entries, reporting, account reconciliations, and investigation of discrepancies. Review financial results and provide commentary, improve close processes and controls, and support external auditors.

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent in accounting, business, finance, or a related field is required; a professional accounting designation or progress toward one is expected, with Canadian CPA considered an asset. Candidates need at least one year of finance or related experience, knowledge of financial reporting and systems, and advanced Excel skills; Oracle experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Associate Discount
• Health And Dental Benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance Bonuses
• Learning And Development Programs

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• issue resolution · Preferred
• Oracle · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Month-End Closing
• Financial Analysis
• Journal Entries
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• Issue Resolution
• Financial Statement Review
• Ad-Hoc Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Internal Controls
• Audit Support
• Financial Systems
• Oracle
• Advanced Excel
• Communication
• Accounting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Retail
• Data & Analytics

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