Senior Accounting Analyst

2 weeks ago


Lincolnshire Illinois US, Lake County, IL Staples, Inc. Full time

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

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies.

Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential services, solutions, and award-winning customer support to help our customers – and our people – thrive. When you partner with Quill, as a customer or as an associate, every workday is more rewarding.

From paper, ink & toner, to technology and custom print, we deliver the right products at the right value, plus an unmatched assortment of over 900 instant rewards available with every order.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Drive Quill’s financial monthly close process; ensure conformity with GAAP as well as internal guidelines and procedures.
  • Work with Finance and Merchandising business partners to invoice vendors for promotions and follow up with vendors where required.
  • Reconcile the sales sub ledger to Oracle Financials and explain discrepancies.
  • Support month-end and year-end close process including Sarbanes Oxley Controls.
  • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
  • Establish strong working relationships with internal, key functional area leaders, helping them navigate the financial details of their business.
  • Work effectively with finance colleagues to ensure timely, efficient, and accurate deliverables.
  • Support the monthly/weekly/budget sales/demand models working closely with FP&A team.
  • Own all margin related variance analysis, forecasting and margin models as it pertains to Vendor Funded Coupons (VFC), Volume Rebates (VR) and other margins.
  • Own booking to net sales bridge with command and control over R&A, cancellations, etc
  • Supports our marketing, SDS (technology) capex/opex and all other SG&A leaders to maintain the general ledger and drive a formal forecast (including budget – Bottom-up build)
  • Prepare and presents performance reporting for SG&A (i.e., Marketing costs), including variance drivers of performance and forecasts by working with each cost center owner.
  • Maintain/Enhance daily sales, margin, AOV and other operational metrics reporting for the business.

What you bring to the table:

  • Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with Business Unit and Finance partners.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Exceptional planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
  • A curious mindset to "peak around the corner" and look for improvements.
  • In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to be present at the Quill office at a minimum of 3 days per week.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant certification (e.g. CPA)
  • Experience with Oracle Financials



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