Financial Accountant (Contract)

Sharon discovered OPEN DOORS working at TJX

Sharon values our 'open door' policy and believes the openness and honesty throughout the entire organization showcases how supportive and adaptable we really are. Feedback isn't just tolerated here. Feedback is vital to our growth.

What you'll discover

Eligible Associates can look forward to:

• One-of-a-kind, inclusive culture
• State-of-the-art amenities at our eco-friendly Home Office. Take a tour HERE!
• Health benefits that take effect your first day
• Dedicated training and on-the-job resources to enhance your development
• Merchandise discount for yourself and eligible family members at all TJX Canada stores
• Associate and Family Assistance Program to support healthy living

What you'll do
It's safe to say, there's no shortage of variety in what we do. Here are some key accountabilities of the role:

• This position is accountable for preparing journal entries, complex accruals, and account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of TJX financial statements. This position informally supports junior associates and partners cross-functionally with various business partners on reporting and analysis.
• Prepares and consolidates financial statements and supporting schedules (i.e. P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with a focus on accuracy and timeliness in support of areas such as Payroll, Fixed Assets, etc.
• Ensures all transactions are accounted for in accordance with GAAP and performs SOX Controls.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for operational improvement and efficiencies.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly review packages for Senior Management by compiling the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and other reporting as required.
• Develops financial forecasts, annual budgets, and supports the development of long-range plans through strong partnerships and input from various business areas; maintains cross-functional business partnerships to monitor expenses, investigate variances, and increase visibility by providing financial support via trend analysis, enhanced reporting, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Participates in special projects/presentations to management (i.e. annual true-ups) and ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

What you'll need
To begin your career with us, we require the following:

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in Accounting, Audit, or related Financial experience.
• A post-secondary education in a related field (i.e. Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics); CPA designation or in-progress designation is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to identify, organize, and analyze data using multiple databases and spreadsheets; strong analytical ability.
• Strong spreadsheet management and financial modelling capabilities within Microsoft Excel; capable of manipulating large sets of data from multiple data sources.
• Intermediate-level computer skills in other Microsoft applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access) is required; experience utilizing Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Oracle, OneStream, and/or SAP is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and interpret information accurately, build relationships with internal and external partners and effectively respond to inquires or escalate issues as required.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and appropriately manage highly sensitive information.

Posting Details

• Application closing date: Friday April 5th, 2024
• Internal TJX Associates: please review this opportunity with your direct supervisor or manager prior to applying. To be considered, please attach your completed Internal Candidate Endorsement Form to your application.

Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. By becoming a member of our TJX Canada family, you'll have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people across our Distributions Centres, Retail Stores (Winners, HomeSense, Marshalls) and our Office locations. Are you ready to Discover Different?

Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.