Senior Accountant ( Assets​/Rent & Occupancy Expenses

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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.

Prepare and review journal entries, analyze accounts, and support month end close process for vendor rebates and incremental. Ensure vendor programs are accounted for accurately and vendor receivable are collected.

What you’ll be doing:

• Compile journal entries monthly and maintain a two-day close.
• Analyze accounts monthly through balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Perform reporting and forecasting for related balance sheet lines
• Partner with merchant teams to manage roadmaps, resolve issues with vendor program agreements and review balances to assess cushion/risk
• Create weekly invoices for Marketing Activities (Incremental). Partner with vendors to understand proof of performance requirements. Work with merchants to understand future marketing activities and develop a process for merchants to communicate vendor program information or requirements.
• Responsible for the entry and maintenance of vendor program agreements. Collect vendor program allowances based on negotiated terms. Prepare quarterly reconciliations of purchases and rebates to ensure allowances are accrued correctly. Research and resolve any issues that come up during reconciliation process. Identify and communicate cushion/risk.
• Research and resolve any vendor relations issues relating to Incremental /Vendor Rebate deductions.
• Complete vendor post audits as assigned.
• Support internal and external auditors on audit requests.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work within a team and with minimal supervision

What’s needed

- Basic Qualifications:

• 4 – 6 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field

What’s needed

- Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience
• Experience with vendor /supplier contracts preferred

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!

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing
• Industries Retail Office Equipment

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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