Accountant

The Bolton Group; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, inventory accounting, and financial reporting. This role collaborates with the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams while maintaining the general ledger and supporting audits.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, strong organizational skills, and the ability to drive process improvements across departments to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in accounting, general ledger maintenance, or inventory accounting preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Exposure to inventory accounting, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, is a plus.
• Familiarity with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, account reconciliations, and audit support.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory accounting activities, including tracking raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to provide accounting support and assist with departmental coverage as needed.
• Help maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately recorded and classified.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, gathering financial records, and responding to auditor requests.
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Support internal control procedures, including SOX requirements, where applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and overall efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate financial information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, inventory accounting, and financial reporting. This role will work closely with the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams while helping maintain the general ledger, support audit activities, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to maintain accurate financial records and improve accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support inventory accounting activities, including tracking raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to provide accounting support and assist with departmental coverage as needed.
• Help maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately recorded and classified.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, gathering financial records, and responding to auditor requests.
• Help ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal accounting policies.
• Support internal control procedures, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, where applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and overall efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in accounting, general ledger maintenance, or inventory accounting preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Exposure to inventory accounting, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, is a plus.
• Familiarity with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, account reconciliations, and audit support.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments.

Key Skills to Target

• Inventory accounting and cost tracking
• Raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Month-end close and reconciliations
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable support