Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our talented finance team partners with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assess performance and provide guidance. Our team serves as a true partner and advisor to all our business leaders; working with them to accelerate the company’s profitability and growth.

What you’ll be doing:

·         Prepare and review journal entries, analyze accounts, and oversee accounting processes in line with generally accepted accounting principles

·         Work to improve accuracy and efficiency in the accounting function

·         Partner with other departments to create and maintain processes to properly account for respective areas on the balance sheet

·         Ensure sufficient controls are in place with respect to these areas and maintain related SOX narratives

·         Compile journal entries monthly and maintain a two-day close

·         Analyze accounts monthly through balance sheet reconciliation process

·         Review accounts reconciliations completed by on-shore or Cap Gemini off-shore accounting team

·         Partner with Cap Gemini off-shore team to process map areas to implement efficiencies in processes

·         Perform reporting and forecasting for related balance sheet and P&L lines

·         Support internal and external auditors on audit requests

·         Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to 1-2 associates

·         Perform ad hoc analysis

What you bring to the table:

·         Ability to supports various business partners in accounting execution and provide insight to the figures

·         Ability to suggest and execute ways of making processes more streamlined

·         Highly motivated individual

·         Strong analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills

·         Ability to work within a team

·         Strong communication skills

·         Supervisory skills

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications

·         6 years’ relevant work experience

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications

·         CPA

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting

We Offer:

·         Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

·         Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

·         Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.