The Accountant empowers your business to focus on growth
Your trusted advisory firm providing business leadership, federal and state business set up, monthly accounting and bookkeeping, payroll and tax services, including tax planning, for start-up through mid-sized companies.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Four and a half years.
What is your primary product or service?
Accounting, Payroll, Taxes and Leadership
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Upon graduating with an economics degree from University of Utah, Clayton’s corporate career began with THE GAP. During the ensuing years, Clayton held various positions with increasing areas of responsibility, heading up Accounts Payable at ZALES Corporation, Business Manager for Upright Construction in Oakhurst, and Corporate Controller at Mallory and Evans, also in the Atlanta area.
In establishing The Accountant, Clayton Hiatt recognized the burgeoning business incubator represented by the Atlanta metroplex. “With innovative educational institutions such as Southern Polytechnic, Georgia Tech, SCAD, Emory and KSU producing a stream of eligible future business leaders, I knew there would be vibrant entrepreneurial, upcoming businesses to be developed on a metro and, with proper direction, a global level.”
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The Accountant tirelessly provides C-level accounting and financial direction serving the needs of individuals and businesses throughout Marietta and the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Accountant currently represents companies in the event planning, construction, retail, design, legal, technology and commercial compliance arenas. The longevity of The Accountant is supported by its people and clients. With trust in the talents of its people and the loyalty of its clients, The Accountant forges its path to the future. Every hour spent on accounting is an hour not spent on growing your business.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One
Provide detailed directions to your location
In Whitlock Heights, just west of the Marietta Square.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check, M/C, VISA, AMEX
Which areas do you service?
Dekalb, Fulton and Cobb Counties.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Clayton Hiatt
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Clayton Hiatt displays integrity through all aspects of his business. He maintains attention to detail with foresight and vision. He's also a very good listener.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson