Staff Accountant

The Paper Store; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paper Store is seeking a Staff Accountant for our Acton corporate office. This full-time role focuses on general accounting, including AP, fixed assets, lease accounting, and close processes to support treasury and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, deadline-driven mindset. On-site at Acton, MA, with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Be a TPS brand ambassador
• Gather and analyze information for timely and accurate general ledger entries
• Maintain books and records to support audits
• Manage addition and disposition of fixed assets and depreciation
• Support month-end closing and financial statement preparation
• Support treasury operations and bank reconciliations
• Comply with local, state, and federal tax filings

Skills

MS Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 0099 - Corporate - Acton, MA 01420

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the general accounting operations of the Company, including AP, AP, fixed assets, lease accounting, general ledger and account reconciliations. The position supports treasury management as needed.

The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Assistant Controller/Finance Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a TPS brand ambassador


• Gather and analyze information for timely and accurate general ledger entries; maintain the books and records at a high standard to facilitate internal or external audit


• Manage the addition and disposition of fixed assets, manage monthly depreciation and maintain all fixed asset records


• Support month end closing and financial statement preparation


• Support treasury operations and complete bank reconciliations


• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings, including personal property taxes and sales taxes


• Provide ad-hoc analysis as requested by management

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

Qualifications

• 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