Corporate Accountant

Description

Be the Difference Behind the Numbers!

Boston Inc. dba Furniture & Appliance Mart/Ashley is looking for a detail-oriented Corporate Accountant to join our Accounting/Finance team in Stevens Point, WI!

Who We Are:

Boston Inc. is an employee-owned furniture retail company with a fantastic culture of personal development. We like to say we are a personal development company that happens to sell furniture, appliances, and mattresses.

Our Customer WHY is "improving the quality of people's lives by creating amazing rooms together." Our Employee-Owner WHY is "improving the quality of our owners' lives through personal development and supporting our dreams and goals."

About the Role:

Join our team at Boston Inc. as a full-time Corporate Accountant! In this role, you will manage our fixed asset program and support a variety of accounting, compliance, payroll, and administrative functions. From maintaining accurate financial records to coordinating vehicle registrations, insurance claims, tax reporting, and payroll processing, you will play an important role in keeping our accounting operations running smoothly.

We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple deadlines, and passionate about accuracy and continuous improvement.

What you will be doing each day:

• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, and impairments
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation in accordance with GAAP and company policy
• Reconcile fixed asset records to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
• Coordinate physical asset inventories and review capital expenditures for proper accounting treatment
• Manage vehicle titles, registrations, license plate renewals, and related documentation
• Coordinate vehicle purchases, sales, title transfers, and company asset insurance claims
• Issue, track, and maintain certificates of insurance for vendors and subcontractors
• Monitor sales and use tax filings, reconcile tax liabilities, research tax requirements, and respond to tax inquiries
• Manage annual 1099 reporting, including collecting W-9s, validating vendor information, and ensuring timely filing
• Monitor real estate tax payments across all company locations
• Reconcile customer warranties sold, maintain warranty records, and administer applicable claims
• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for Colder's Inc.
• Process bi-weekly Room Consultant commissions and monthly SPIFF commissions
• Track payroll changes and collaborate with HR and Sales to meet deadlines and answer pay inquiries
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, and recurring entries
• Manage monthly allocations across departments, locations, and entities
• Review allocation results, investigate variances, and communicate changes to department leaders and Operations
• Manage inventory adjustments and perform quarterly inventory reconciliations
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Support month-end close, audits, and financial analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls

What you should know about this role:

• This is a full-time position within our Accounting/Finance department
• You will report to the Assistant Controller
• The position is based in Stevens Point, WI
• The role involves balancing technical accounting responsibilities with hands-on administrative tasks and compliance deadlines
• You will collaborate with multiple departments, vendors, insurance carriers, and government agencies

We are looking for individuals with:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an associate degree with relevant demonstrated experience
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in fixed assets, tax compliance, or general ledger accounting
• Experience with sales tax filings, 1099 reporting, and payroll processing
• Experience managing allocations across multiple departments or entities
• Working knowledge of GAAP and fixed asset accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems; familiarity with Avalara, Sage, Storis, or UKG Ready is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively with vendors, insurance carriers, government agencies, and internal teams
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with vehicle titling, registration, or insurance claims administration is a plus

What we offer:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off
• Birthday off with pay
• Paid parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Generous product discount
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Health and wellness program
• Fun company activities and community involvement opportunities

To apply or learn more about our company, visit our Careers page at .

Boston Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.