Cost Accountant

The Bolton Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group in Charleston, SC is seeking an inventory/cost accountant to support the finance team with reporting, analysis, and day-to-day financial activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight for operational decisions and performance measurement.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn the business. This role emphasizes cost analysis, budgeting support, and Excel-based data interpretation to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 1–3 years of inventory or cost experience.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports and data.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Assist with reviewing and analyzing costs and expenses.
• Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze information.
• Support ongoing process improvements.
• Assist with inventory and operational reporting.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
• Provide general support to the finance team.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Organized

Independence & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an inventory/cost accountant to support the finance team with reporting, analysis, and day-to-day financial activities. This position will work closely with various teams across the organization and provide financial insight to support business decisions and operational performance.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports and data
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Assist with reviewing and analyzing costs and expenses
• Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze information
• Support ongoing process improvements
• Assist with inventory and operational reporting
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed
• Provide general support to the finance team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 1–3 years of relevant inventory or cost experience
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others