Staff Accountant

Gabriel Group; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gabriel Group seeks a Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping for our branches and legal entities. You will handle accounts payable, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, and posting payroll to the GL. Assist the Controller with month-end close and integration of acquisitions.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of bookkeeping experience, an associate degree in accounting, and strong Excel skills to handle high volumes and complex spreadsheets. Position is on-site with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of bookkeeping experience covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Associate's degree in accounting.
• Solid understanding of debits, credits, and basic accounting.
• Working knowledge of Excel with lookups, pivot tables, and large file sorting.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day bookkeeping for branches and legal entities.
• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable; manage bank reconciliations.
• Post payroll to the general ledger by entity and branch.
• Assist with month-end close and integration of acquisitions.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger and CAPEX reporting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bank Reconciliations

Excel

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Viewpoint

UKG Payroll

Job description

• Location 240 Commerce Street,Glastonbury, CT, 06033,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

Position Description: Staff Accountant

Job Title

Staff Accountant

Department

Finance & Accounting

Reports To

Controller

Location

Corporate Office TBD

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Employment Type

Full-time, year-round

Position Summary

This position handles the day-to-day bookkeeping for our branches and legal entities. Most of the work is accounts payable, cash receipts, bank and credit card reconciliations, and posting payroll to the general ledger. The Staff Accountant also helps the Controller with the month end close process. This position will assist the Corporate Controller with integrating our systems to acquisitions. You will work with branch managers, vendors, and the payroll team on a regular basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Enter vendor invoices and code them to the correct entity, branch, GL account, and job.
• Route invoices to branch managers for approval and follow up on any that are held up.
• Reconcile accounts payable within our accounting system.
• Set up new vendors and keep W-9s and certificates of insurance on file.
• Answer vendor questions about payment status and resolve billing problems.

Cash and Accounts Receivable

• Record deposits and apply customer payments to open invoices.
• Keep the AR aging current and work with branch managers on past-due accounts.
• Send customer invoices and statements when needed.

Reconciliations

• Reconcile bank accounts for branches each month.
• Reconcile company credit cards, code the charges, and collect missing receipts.
• Record transfers and shared charges between entities.

Payroll and Benefits

• Process and post payroll to the general ledger by entity and branch each pay period, including seasonal field crews.
• Tie payroll registers to the GL and report any differences to the payroll team.
• Help integrate acquired companies into our HRIS system.

Month-End Close

• Enter journal entries at during the month end close for branches.
• Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules for the monthly close.
• Keep invoices, statements, and backup organized so auditors can find what they need.

Acquisitions

• Set up vendors, customers, and opening balances for newly acquired companies.
• Show office staff at acquired branches how we code, approve, and submit invoices.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintain and update the fixed asset ledger for all branches.
• Work with branch leaders to report CAPEX figures on a monthly basis.

Other

• Follow approval limits and internal control procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• At least 2-3 years of bookkeeping experience covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Associate's degree in accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• Solid understanding of debits, credits, and basic accounting.
• Working knowledge of Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and sorting large files.
• Accuracy with a high volume of transactions and the ability to meet weekly and monthly deadlines.

Preferred

• Bookkeeping for more than one company or location.
• QuickBooks, and NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Viewpoint, or a similar system.
• Experience with UKG or another payroll system.
• Landscaping, construction, or field-services experience, including job cost coding.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Primarily office work. The job requires prolonged sitting and computer use, and occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. Occasional travel to branch locations may be required, mainly when a new company is being brought on. Overtime may be needed at month-end, year-end, and during the audit.

EEO Statement

PGL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.