Financial Accountant II

The TJX Companies, Inc. • Mississauga, ON

20h • CA$61,583 - CA$86,216 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Financial Accountant II to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting for a complex, multi-billion-dollar retail organization. In this role, you’ll partner with Finance and Operations teams to prepare financial statements, analyze results and provide insights that help inform business decisions. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting areas while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects for senior leadership. If you excel at building strong cross-functional partnerships and are looking to expand your accounting expertise, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in Accounting and Finance or Audit.
• Post secondary education in a related field (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics).
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statement analysis abilities.
• Proven abilities identifying, organizing, analyzing data across multiple databases and spreadsheets.
• Proven analytical thinking, ability to identify problems, weigh the risks or cost implications of different solutions, and advise on options in support of effective decision-making by leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to interpret and articulate complex data insights and flexing communication style to appropriately suit the intended audience.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, build effective professional relationships, foster trust and teamwork across the organization.
• Strong spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) and financial analysis skills; able to manipulate large data sets amongst Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation is considered an asset; CPA designation in progress (CFE exam successfully passed) will be taken into consideration.
• Experience utilizing data analytics, visualization, automation or budgeting tools is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of TJX financial statements and support cross-functional business partners on reporting and analysis.
• Prepare and consolidate financial statements and supporting schedule (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow etc.) with a focus on specific portfolios such as Payroll, Lease Accounting, or Fixed Assets.
• Prepare journal entries, complex accruals, account reconciliations and variance resolution.
• Complete P&L variance analysis and commentary for management review.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly review packages for Senior Leaders by compiling the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and other reporting as required.
• Establish and maintain business partnerships with various functional areas to help monitor expenses, increase visibility and accountability by providing financial support (via trend analysis, enhanced reporting, ad-hoc reports or analysis).

Benefits

• Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.
• Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, including a Health Care Spending Account, Retirement Savings Program, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources.
• A competitive vacation package, paired with a Vacation Trade Program that allows you to opt in for an extra week.
• Comprehensive training and development resources to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
• Exciting career paths with growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement to support your career progression.
• Discover innovative amenities at our eco-friendly corporate office, along with the flexibility and balance of our hybrid work model.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree