Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Bookkeeper / Office Manager - HVAC Mechanical contractorDirect-Hire / Permanent positionRobert Half contact: Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. Fully onsite role, 5 days per week in office. Current office location is in New Britain - they will be moving to Bloomfield in about a year. Robert Half has partnered with a long-standing privately-owned business in their search of a Bookkeeper / Office Manager. Reporting to the Owner, you will handle all accounting and office responsibilities for the HVAC/Mechanical contracting business. They have a number of union employees in the field as well so there will be certified payroll forms to complete. Their current office manager is moving out of state after 9 years here but she will stay on to train the new-hire until you're up and running! Responsibilities:• Administer weekly payroll for office staff and union field employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and related tax filings are processed accurately and on schedule.• Prepare project-specific certified payroll reports and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and union reporting requirements.• Manage core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.• Perform month-end close activities, track job costs, reconcile project-related financial records, and support accurate financial reporting.• Coordinate recurring compliance submissions such as quarterly tax filings, paid leave reporting, union remittances, and insurance program documentation for active projects.• Lead annual accounting and administrative processes including year-end close, revenue reconciliation, W-2s, 1099s, 1095s, sales and use tax filings, and unemployment tax reporting.• Oversee employee-related administrative activities such as onboarding for new team members, bonus and profit-sharing processing, retirement plan administration, and responses to benefits or policy questions.• Supervise the remote accounts payable assistant and collaborate closely with company leadership, project managers, construction managers, and subcontractors to support operational and bidding needs.• Assist with prequalification packages, bid document preparation, and collection of financial or compliance information required for project submissions.Salary range is in the $60-80k range plus bonus, 401k match, and paid time off. For immediate consideration, please apply today and/or email your resume to Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. All inquiries will remain confidential.