Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Description

Location: New Britain, CT
Job Type: Full-Time | In Person
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (40 Hours/Week)
Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience

Join a Company Built on Precision, Partnership, and Performance

Connecticut Carpentry Group is seeking an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of our growing commercial millwork and construction company.

This is a key leadership support role responsible for managing the company's accounting functions while assisting with payroll, human resources, and office administration. We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who takes ownership of their work, values accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

If you enjoy wearing multiple hats, solving problems, and being an integral part of a growing organization, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage all Accounts Payable and      Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare customer invoices,      progress billings, and collections.
• Perform bank and credit card      reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and      prepare journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial      statements and management reports.
• Monitor company cash flow and      banking relationships.
• Process sales tax filings and      other regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with the company's      outside CPA for year-end reporting and tax preparation.
• Assist ownership and management      with financial reporting and special projects.

Payroll & Human Resources

• Process weekly payroll accurately      and on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records and      employee files.
• Assist with benefits      administration.
• Support workers' compensation      reporting and annual audits.
• Maintain HR-related documentation      and compliance.

Construction Accounting

• Set up new projects and maintain      accurate job cost records.
• Track contract values, change      orders, and project budgets.
• Prepare AIA payment applications      and progress billings.
• Process subcontractor payments      and maintain lien waivers.
• Maintain insurance certificates,      W-9s, and vendor compliance documentation.

Benefits

At Connecticut Carpentry Group, we believe our employees are one of our greatest investments. We are committed to providing a competitive compensation package along with benefits that support your personal and professional well-being.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Competitive pay based on      experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with      up to a 3% company match
• Opportunities for professional      growth and career advancement
• Ongoing training and development
• Stable, year-round employment      with an established company
• Supportive team environment with      direct access to company leadership

We're committed to creating a workplace where employees are valued, supported, and given the opportunity to build a long-term career—not just hold a job.

 90-Day Success PlanFull Charge Bookkeeper Our goal is to set every employee up for long-term success by providing clear expectations, measurable goals, and the support needed to excel in the role. First 30 Days – Learn & IntegrateObjectivesBecome familiar with the company's financial systems, policies, procedures, and daily operations while building relationships with the leadership team and office staff.ExpectationsCompany & Systems

• Complete onboarding and required      employment documentation.
• Learn Connecticut Carpentry      Group's organizational structure and workflow.
• Become proficient in QuickBooks      Enterprise, Paylocity, and internal filing systems.
• Understand company billing      procedures, job numbering, and project lifecycle.
• Review accounting policies and      internal controls.

Accounting

• Learn Accounts Payable and      Accounts Receivable processes.
• Review current chart of accounts      and general ledger structure.
• Observe bank reconciliation      procedures.
• Become familiar with vendor      files, customer accounts, and job costing methods.
• Assist with invoice processing      and payment applications.

Payroll & HR

• Learn weekly payroll procedures.
• Review employee records and      benefits administration.
• Become familiar with workers'      compensation reporting requirements.

Construction Accounting

• Review job setup procedures.
• Learn AIA billing process.
• Understand subcontractor      documentation requirements.
• Review insurance certificate and      W-9 tracking.

30-Day Success Indicators

• Demonstrates understanding of      company procedures.
• Completes assigned tasks      accurately with supervision.
• Maintains organization and      attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively with      management.
• Shows initiative in learning      company processes.

Days 31–60 – Take OwnershipObjectivesBegin independently managing daily accounting responsibilities while increasing accuracy and efficiency.ExpectationsAccounting

• Process Accounts Payable      independently.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and      collections.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial      records.
• Prepare journal entries with      minimal assistance.

Payroll & HR

• Process payroll with limited      supervision.
• Maintain employee records      accurately.
• Assist with benefits      administration.
• Support HR documentation and      compliance.

Construction Accounting

• Set up new jobs independently in      QuickBooks.
• Maintain accurate job costing.
• Prepare AIA billing packages.
• Track change orders and contract      values.
• Process subcontractor paperwork.

Office Support

• Identify opportunities to improve      efficiency.
• Maintain organized financial      records.
• Assist leadership with reporting      requests.

60-Day Success Indicators

• Works independently on most daily      responsibilities.
• Produces accurate work with      minimal corrections.
• Demonstrates sound time      management.
• Meets payroll and accounting      deadlines.
• Builds positive relationships      with vendors, customers, and team members.

Days 61–90 – Full PerformanceObjectivesAssume full responsibility for day-to-day accounting operations while serving as a trusted resource to company leadership.ExpectationsFinancial Management

• Manage all AP and AR activities      independently.
• Complete monthly financial      reporting accurately and on schedule.
• Perform reconciliations without      assistance.
• Monitor company cash flow.
• Assist ownership with financial      reporting and planning.

Payroll & Human Resources

• Independently process payroll.
• Manage benefit administration.
• Coordinate workers' compensation      reporting.
• Maintain confidential personnel      records.

Construction Accounting

• Oversee job costing accuracy.
• Prepare AIA billings and payment      applications.
• Maintain subcontractor compliance      files.
• Manage insurance certificates and      vendor documentation.
• Monitor project financial      performance.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Recommend process improvements.
• Identify efficiencies within      accounting operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and      professionalism.
• Serve as a dependable resource      for ownership and management.

90-Day Success Indicators

• Independently manages all primary      job responsibilities.
• Demonstrates accuracy,      reliability, and accountability.
• Meets deadlines consistently.
• Produces timely and accurate      financial information.
• Communicates proactively with      leadership.
• Maintains organized records and      strong internal controls.
• Contributes ideas that improve      company operations.

90-Day Performance ReviewAt the conclusion of the first 90 days, the employee and supervisor will meet to review progress.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of accounting      experience, preferably within the manufacturing/construction industry.
• Strong understanding of      bookkeeping principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with job costing and      project accounting.
• Payroll processing and HR      administration experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks      Enterprise or similar accounting software.(QB desktop is a plus)
• Advanced working knowledge of      Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational,      communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple      deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
• High level of professionalism,      integrity, and confidentiality.

Preferred

• Manufacturing/construction      accounting experience.
• AIA billing experience.
• Experience using Paylocity or a      comparable payroll system.
• Knowledge of subcontractor      compliance and construction documentation.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who doesn't simply process transactions—they take ownership of the financial health of the company.

The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with company leadership. This role offers the opportunity to become a trusted member of our management team and play a direct role in the continued growth and success of Connecticut Carpentry Group.

Why Join Connecticut Carpentry Group?

At Connecticut Carpentry Group, we've spent more than 40 years building a reputation for quality craftsmanship, exceptional service, and lasting partnerships.

When you join our team, you'll find:

• A stable, growing company with      long-term opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive      work environment.
• The ability to make a meaningful      impact on the business.
• A team that values      professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for more than just another bookkeeping position—and want to become an important part of a company that's committed to excellence—we encourage you to apply.