About the role
TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store and Uncharted, is dedicated to creating destinations that inspire, delight, and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile.
Position Overview: The Staff Accountant is responsible for, but not limited to, fixed assets, lease accounting, general ledger journal entries and accruals, account reconciliations and general accounting operations. The position also supports treasury management as needed.
The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be a TPS brand ambassador
- Gather and analyze information to prepare timely and accurate general ledger entries; maintain high-quality books and records to support internal and external audit requirements
- Manage fixed assets, including additions, dispositions, monthly depreciation, and record maintenance
- Assist with inventory accounting and reconciliations, including support for physical inventory and cycle counts across stores and the distribution center
- Support month-end close and financial statement preparation
- Assist with treasury operations and complete bank reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings, including personal property and sales taxes
- Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting as requested by management
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1+ years of professional accounting experience
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented
- Proficient in Excel; experience with Great Plains, Aptos, or a similar ERP is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work on-site 3+ days per week at our Corporate Office in Acton, MA
The Paper Store is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.
Please be aware that any pay ranges displayed on The Paper Store's job postings are to accommodate the wide range of candidate experience, store sales volume and geography.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 3-5 years of professional accounting experience
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented
- PC proficiency and expertise in MS Excel
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective time management and deadline-driven
- Ability to work 3+ days/week at the Corporate Office in Acton, MA
- Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, and appearance
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