Accountant: Month-End Close, Reporting & Controls

Staples Advantage Canada; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture with associate-led?

22 days PTO and holidays

401(k) company match

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Staples Finance is seeking a collaborative accounting professional to join the Accounting Center of Excellence. You will manage journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support monthly close for the Staples Contract business.

This role emphasizes accuracy, cross-functional problem solving, and process improvements. You will partner with Finance and Audit teams, preparing daily sales flash reports and assisting in forecasting and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in accounting and month-end close activities.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Experience with financial reporting and audit requests.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close process for Staples Contract margin, including rebates and commissions.
• Prepare and send daily sales flash and weekly margin reporting to partners and senior management.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and research variances as needed.
• Assist internal and external auditors with documentation and audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Integrity

Independent worker

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

4+ years accounting experience

Tools

Oracle

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Job description

Staples Finance is seeking a collaborative accounting professional to join the Accounting Center of Excellence. You will manage journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support monthly close for the Staples Contract business.

This role emphasizes accuracy, cross-functional problem solving, and process improvements. You will partner with Finance and Audit teams, preparing daily sales flash reports and assisting in forecasting and variance analysis.