Accountant

Staples Finance is looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented accounting professional to join our Accounting Center of Excellence. This team supports the North American Delivery businesses through the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement. In this role, you’ll partner across Finance and Audit teams to ensure accurate accounting execution while helping improve the controls and processes that support a timely close.

As an Accountant you’ll play a critical role in executing and improving accounting activities that support accurate financial reporting and sound business decisions. You’ll prepare and review journal entries, analyze balance sheet accounts and help prepare daily sales flash reporting for Staples contract business. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys more of a transactional accounting role with cross-functional problem solving, and finding smarter ways to improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls.

This accounting team works on a modified hybrid schedule at present with 2 days/week on-site in Framingham and 3 days from home. The team also works fully remotely during the week we engage in month/quarter end closes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead month-end close process for Staples Contract (B2B) margin including customer rebates and commissions 

• Prepare and send daily sales flash and weekly margin reporting to business partners and senior management.

• Responsible for Familiarity with amortization schedules and depreciation

• Special projects and other ad hoc analysis for Brewers and Customer Rebates

• Assist in forecasting for Finance, Treasury and Corporate Accounting for Staples Contract Business, FBS and Customer Rebates

• Prepare and compile monthly journal entries while supporting a two-day close process.

• Analyze balance sheet accounts through the monthly reconciliation process and research variances as needed.

• Assist internal and external auditors by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.

• Identify and recommend ways to streamline accounting processes, strengthen monitoring controls, and improve overall accuracy and efficiency.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with Finance, auditors, Customer Rebate Team and other cross-functional stakeholders.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ownership when handling financial information and close-related activities.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing in a collaborative team environment.

• Comfort operating within defined accounting procedures while using sound judgment to interpret financial data, research issues, and recommend solutions.

• Interest in improving processes, controls, and reporting quality in a fast-paced accounting environment.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent work experience.

• 4+ years of experience in Accounting field.

• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Experience supporting month-end close activities.

• Experience researching and resolving accounting variances or reconciling items.

• Experience working with financial reporting, audit requests, or accounting process documentation.

What’s needed- Desired Qualifications:

• CPA certification or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience with intercompany accounting, related-party transactions, or consolidation support.

• Experience using Oracle or FDM Upload.

• Experience identifying accounting process improvements or implementing controls that improve accuracy and efficiency.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• 22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.