Accounting Analyst

Job summary

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for performing month-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. They will also analyze financial data, resolve discrepancies, and identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Job details

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 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 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

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for performing month-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. They will also analyze financial data, resolve discrepancies, and identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must have a university degree in accounting, business, or finance and at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of financial reporting are required, with a professional accounting designation considered an asset.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Oracle · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial reporting
• Month end closing
• Account reconciliations
• Financial analysis
• Journal entries
• Excel
• Oracle
• Process improvement
• Financial systems
• Auditing support
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• Month-End Closing
• Curiosity
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Corporate Finance
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Financial Systems
• Financial Statements
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Accounting Analyst
• Accounting Associate Professionals
• Financial and Investment Analysts