Accountant

The Bolton Group; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join our team in Vermont. You will oversee core accounting functions including financial reporting, project accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and budgeting/forecasting.

The role emphasizes hands-on collaboration with leadership and project management teams to ensure accurate financial data and insightful financial planning.

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 month-end and year-end close processes.
• Monitor actual results against budget and analyze variances.
• Track and analyze job costs across construction projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job costing

Revenue recognition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP 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