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

Our world class sales and sales support teams work directly with businesses of all sizes to offer products and services to meet our customers’ unique needs. We are committed to understanding our customers and use best-in-class sales tools and technology to find the best solutions. We’re constantly discovering new ways to reach our goals, taking time to develop our skills and investing in our career growth, so we can enjoy lucrative opportunities and grow our careers both within and beyond sales. 

What you’ll be doing:

Manage daily activities of accounting function. Review journal entries, analyze accounts, and oversee accounting processes in line with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Oversee accounting, reporting and forecasting of respective areas on the balance sheet. 
• Ensure sufficient controls are in place with respect to these areas and maintain related SOX narratives. 
• Manage the team to achieve a two-day close. 
• Ensure thorough analysis is completed and risk assessment performed through balance sheet reconciliation process. 
• Review detailed 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 drive and implement efficiencies in processes
• Support senior management with complex issues and ad hoc analyses
• Partner with our technical accounting team to implement new accounting standards
• Support internal and external auditors on audit requests. 
• Perform ad hoc analysis
• Identify opportunities to design and implement process efficiencies
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to 2+ associates

What you bring to the table:

• Highly motivated
• Strong analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work within a team.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong background in managing corporate accounting for areas like payroll, benefits, and marketing, while also preparing and reviewing month-end reconciliations.
• Demonstrated success in supporting senior management with complex issues and providing detailed ad hoc analysis.
• Experience working with internal and external auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes through timely and accurate reporting.
• Commitment to driving process improvements, participating in SOX compliance, and completing special projects to enhance overall accounting operations.

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What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8 yrs years of experience 
• Prior supervisory experience
• Public Accounting experience

What’s needed- Preferred:

• CPA 

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! 

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.