Accountant

The Bolton Group; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group, Vermont-based, seeks a detail-oriented accounting professional to oversee key functions including financial reporting, project accounting, AP/AR, payroll, and budgeting/forecasting. The role emphasizes hands-on collaboration with leadership and project teams to drive accurate financial insights and timely closes.

Ideal candidate has GAAP knowledge and 3+ years of accounting experience, with proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with job costing and revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Provide financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting support
• Assist leadership with financial insights and decision-making
• Lead general ledger close and reconciliations
• Review balance sheet accounts monthly
• Manage intercompany transactions
• Own month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Monitor actuals vs budget and analyze variances
• Support strategic planning initiatives
• Collaborate with project managers on budgets and forecasting
• Track job costs across construction projects
• Ensure accurate billing and profitability tracking
• Prepare project margin analysis and revenue recognition reporting

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Revenue recognition

Job costing

Microsoft Excel

ERP accounting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP accounting systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our growing team. This role will oversee key accounting functions, including financial reporting, project accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and budgeting/forecasting.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on team player with strong technical accounting knowledge and an ability to work in a collaborative, high-trust environment alongside leadership and project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Provide financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting support
• Assist leadership with financial insights and decision-making
• General Ledger & Close Process
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Manage intercompany and internal transactions
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Monitor actual results against budget and analyze variances
• Support strategic planning initiatives
• Partner with project managers on project budgets and forecasting
• Job Costing & Project Accounting
• Track and analyze job costs across construction projects
• Partner with project managers to ensure accurate billing and profitability tracking
• Prepare project margin analysis and revenue recognition reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with job costing and revenue recognition
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel