Accounting Manager

The Bolton Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group in Columbus, OH seeks a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations, lead the close process, and deliver accurate financial reporting. You will partner with financial and operational leadership to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, leadership experience, and the ability to connect financial results with business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading close activities and preparing or reviewing financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience supervising staff, mentoring team members, or leading accounting processes.
• Manufacturing, healthcare, or financial services industry experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-accounting colleagues.
• CPA designation or public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee general ledger activity and ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages, explaining key variances and trends.
• Partner with department leaders to analyze operating expenses, financial performance, and budget results.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, review work, and coordinate priorities and deadlines.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting through financial analysis and collaboration with business partners.
• Monitor accounting for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other key accounts.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting documentation while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate external audit requests and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Assist with accounting system enhancements, process improvements, and special projects.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring staff

Close management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations, lead the close process, and provide accurate financial reporting. This position will partner with financial and operational leadership to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and support business decisions.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, leadership experience, and the ability to connect financial results with business performance. Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, or financial services is preferred. Candidates from other industries with strong accounting fundamentals are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee general ledger activity and ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages, explaining key variances and trends.
• Partner with department leaders to analyze operating expenses, financial performance, and budget results.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, review work, and coordinate priorities and deadlines.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting through financial analysis and collaboration with business partners.
• Monitor accounting for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other key accounts.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting documentation while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate external audit requests and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Assist with accounting system enhancements, process improvements, and special projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading close activities and preparing or reviewing financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience supervising staff, mentoring team members, or leading accounting processes.
• Manufacturing, healthcare, or financial services industry experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-accounting colleagues.
• CPA designation or public accounting experience is a plus.