Staff Accountant

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

Job summary

The Bolton Group is seeking a Staff Accountant in Charlotte, NC to support daily accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting. This in-office role offers a collaborative finance team and exposure to a broad range of accounting activities.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, assist with month-end close, and contribute to audits and external reporting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 1–4 years of experience in accounting, with strong GAAP knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–4 years of experience as a Staff Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and modern accounting/ERP systems.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
• Support AP/AR, billing, and cash-management activities.
• Review transactions for proper coding, documentation, and compliance.
• Assist with audits, tax packages, and external reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

A growing, multi‑entity organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting. This Staff Accountant role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of routine accounting work, problem‑solving, and partnering with a collaborative finance team.

What You’ll Do

• The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month‑end close
• Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis
• Support AP/AR, billing, and cash‑management activities
• Review transactions for proper coding, documentation, and compliance
• Assist with audits, tax packages, and external reporting

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–4 years of experience as a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles
• Proficiency in Excel and modern accounting/ERP systems
• Detail‑oriented mindset with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred

• Exposure to month‑end close processes
• Public accounting experience or CPA track

Location

• Charlotte, NC | In‑office role with a collaborative team environment