Senior Accountant

Gault Family Companies, voted a Top Workplace in Fairfield County, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team of experienced team members to provide our customers with personal and professional service. At Gault Family Companies our team members have a sense of pride as well as a deep commitment to carrying out our Passion and Vision every day and living our Core Values in and out of the workplace. Our family-run company has been servicing communities for over 160 years.

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial operations across multiple Gault Family Companies entities, including Energy, Stone, and Real Estate divisions.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing core accounting functions while developing a high-performing team. The Senior Accountant must be comfortable operating at a detailed transactional level while maintaining visibility into the broader financial picture. This role is expected to lead the monthly close process, support compliance and reporting requirements, and continuously improve accounting processes.

Success in this role requires a leader who consistently demonstrates Gault Family Companies’ core values—Integrity in financial accuracy and compliance, Ownership in taking responsibility for deadlines and results, Teamwork in developing and supporting team members, and Caring in fostering a positive and accountable work environment.

This position will initially focus on execution and stabilization of accounting operations, with the opportunity to grow into a more strategic financial leadership role over time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Accounting Operations & Close Process

• Lead and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and key account analyses
• Manage intercompany transactions and ensure accurate consolidation of financial results
• Oversee general ledger activity including journal entries and account maintenance
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies to maintain clean and reliable financial records
• Ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and aligned across all entities

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members
• Provide hands-on coaching and training to strengthen accounting knowledge and technical capabilities
• Develop team members with varied accounting backgrounds, including non-degreed experience, through structured support and clear expectations
• Establish accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and follow-through across all team functions
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Coordinate and prepare internal financial statements across all entities
• Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with leadership expectations
• Provide financial information and insights to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Partner with the Controller to improve visibility into business performance and financial trends

Compliance, Controls & Audit Support

• Support the development, implementation, and enforcement of internal control systems
• Assist with external audits including financial audits, 401(k), and insurance-related audits
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable financial regulations
• Maintain documentation and processes to support audit readiness
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure appropriate application across entities

Tax & Regulatory Reporting

• Oversee preparation and timely filing of Sales & Use Tax, Excise Tax, Gross Earnings Tax, and Special Fuel Tax returns
• Ensure completion and accuracy of personal property tax filings across all entities
• Coordinate required regulatory reporting, including Census Bureau submissions

Process Improvement & Systems

• Evaluate current accounting operations and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and accuracy
• Partner with the Controller to implement process improvements and strengthen workflows
• Assess effectiveness of accounting systems and recommend enhancements (ERP: Great Plains preferred)
• Drive consistency and standardization across multiple entities and divisions

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA strongly preferred
• Experience in Public Accounting (Big 4 or similar) and private industry preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and multi-entity accounting environments
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting accounting teams
• Advanced Excel skills required, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
• Experience with ERP systems, Great Plains preferred

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Ability to “roll up sleeves” and execute the close process with urgency and accuracy
• Strong technical accounting skills with practical, hands-on application
• Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort working with large and complex data sets
• Effective teacher and coach, able to develop team members with varying levels of formal training
• High attention to detail while maintaining awareness of broader financial impact
• Strong organizational and time management skills across multiple entities
• Clear and professional communication with internal teams and leadership

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 100% office. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work from a stationary position, sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.