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Staples Lead Accountant II in Framingham, Massachusetts

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 (https://careers.staples.com/Staples-Life/Benefits)

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.

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