Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant Industry: Finance & Accounting Location: Wilmington, MA Compensation : $70,000 - $80,000 / YEAR Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. Work Schedule : Full-time, business hours Type: Temp-to-Perm Position Summary This is a staff accountant seat supporting three distinct businesses under one roof — an established coatings and manufacturer's rep sales organization with 50+ years in operation, a growing importer bringing goods in from the UK and Belgium, and a consumer product startup with national brand recognition. You'd support all three alongside one other accountant and the CFO. That means you're not doing one narrow slice of AP in a corner — you're touching the full ledger, close, AR/AP across all three entities, and real Excel-driven analysis. It's the kind of role where a strong generalist gets seen, gets variety, and actually gets to think. Responsibilities Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger activity across all three entities Process AR and AP invoices and manage related activity for each business Support month-end close — current target is the 5th–10th of each month Perform Excel-driven analysis including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and complex nested functions Flex across the varying needs of an established sales org, a growing importer, and an e-commerce startup Collaborate directly with the CFO and one other accountant as part of a lean, high-visibility function Assist with sales tax and other compliance-related tasks as needed Qualifications Required Solid general ledger fundamentals — debits, credits, journal entries, reconciliations Hands-on AR and AP experience across the full cycle Genuine Excel proficiency — VLOOKUPs and pivot tables are the floor; reading nested and complex functions is a plus. This is tested in the interview process, so please represent your skill level accurately High energy, entrepreneurial mindset, and a strong work ethic Comfortable moving fast around close and operating without a rigid playbook Long-term oriented — this team is small by design and built for people who want to grow in place Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Sage or comparable accounting software a plus Preferred Sales tax experience Exposure to multi-entity accounting Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or e-commerce environment Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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