Senior Accountant

The Bolton Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group, collaborating with a Columbus-area partner, seeks a Senior Accountant to drive month-end close, general ledger maintenance, and financial analysis. This hands-on role emphasizes accurate reporting and collaboration across teams.

The successful candidate typically has 3–5 years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel/ERP skills for process improvement and reliable financial insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Typically 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience using accounting software or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, explaining trends and variances.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests.
• Support internal controls and compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather information and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting needs.

Skills

Month-end close

General ledger

Financial reporting

Excel

ERP software

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The Bolton Group is partnering with a company in the Columbus area to identify a Senior Accountant. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and partnering with others to support accurate financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in month-end close, general ledger accounting, and financial analysis while helping improve accounting processes.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, explaining trends and variances.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests.
• Support internal controls and compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather information and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Typically 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience using accounting software or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organization.
• Ability to manage deadlines and communicate effectively across teams.
• Public accounting experience and/or CPA designation is a plus, but not required.