TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store, Uncharted and Gifts & More, is all about transforming daily routines into joyful escapes that inspire and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile creating a space that sparks joy with every visit.
Position Overview: The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for processing and paying bills in an efficient & timely manner. Using various software tools this position verifies, reconciles, and pays all vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and corporate credit card bills.
What You’ll Do
- Be a TPS brand ambassador
- Perform three-way match of purchase orders, invoices and receipts, as well as the processing of merchandise invoices for payment
- Process non-inventory expenses. Review all invoices for appropriate documentation GL coding
- Responsible for routing invoices to budget owners for approval using Vision 360 software
- Review and audit expense reports in Certify prior to uploading them into the financial software, Microsoft Great Plains
- Collaborate with other members of the accounting and finance teams as well as other departments as needed
- Comfortable with utilizing multiple technology platforms to complete tasks
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, including the utilization of pivot tables and vlookup functions
- Play a key role in extending exceptional service to our merchandise vendors
- Reconcile vendor statements, including researching and correcting discrepancies
- Verify both new and amended changes to vendor banking data as needed
- Implement standardized processes while looking for areas that need improvement
- Assist with accounts payable year end processes and various audits
Who You Are
- Self-motivated and able to deliver on detailed tasks
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team
- Strong communication skills amongst co-workers, vendors, and management
- Attention to detail, deadline-oriented, and reliable
- Ability to analyze information and manage vendor expectations
- Comfortable in a technology-heavy environment using multiple software platforms
- Knowledge of month-end close
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience in a corporate environment in the retail industry is preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, Aptos and Vision360 a plus
- Ability to work 3+ days/week at the Corporate Office in Acton, MA
- Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, and appearance
TPS Group Holdings 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.
This range reflects what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at this location at the time of this posting
Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-motivated and able to deliver on detailed tasks
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team
- Strong communication skills amongst co-workers, vendors, and management
- Attention to detail, deadline-oriented, and reliable
- Ability to analyze information and manage vendor expectations
- Comfortable in a technology-heavy environment using multiple software platforms
- Knowledge of month-end close
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience in a corporate environment in the retail industry is preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, Aptos and Vision360 a plus
- Ability to work 3+ days/week at the Corporate Office in Acton, MA
- Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, and appearance
Skills Required
- Self-motivated and able to complete detailed tasks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills with coworkers, vendors, and management
- Attention to detail, deadline orientation, and reliability
- Ability to analyze information and manage vendor expectations
- Comfort working in a technology-heavy environment using multiple software platforms
- Knowledge of month-end close
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Two or more years of accounts payable experience in a corporate retail environment
- Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, Aptos, and Vision360
- Ability to work at the Acton, Massachusetts corporate office at least three days per week
- Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, and appearance
The Paper Store Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Paper Store and has not been reviewed or approved by The Paper Store.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee discount and occasional appreciation events are seen as meaningful lifestyle perks that add tangible value. These perks can make roles feel more appealing for part‑time or entry‑level employees.
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Retirement Support — Access to a 401(k) plan with a company match is available to eligible staff. This provides a baseline for long‑term savings despite mixed views on overall compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Full‑time roles include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and life/disability insurance, with company‑paid short‑term disability noted. The breadth of coverage reflects a standard, comprehensive retail benefits offering.
The Paper Store Insights
What We Do
The Paper Store is a family-founded, privately-held American specialty gift retailer based in Acton, Massachusetts. It operates over 100 stores across the Northeast, Florida, and Illinois, offering a curated selection of on-trend brands and products. The company provides a unique, boutique-style shopping experience catering to contemporary suburban families with a diverse range of items, including apparel, accessories, jewelry, stationery, and other unique gifts.
