Garrett Dabat

Corporate Accountant with 7 years of experience managing financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, payroll review, tax compliance, and process improvement across engineering, construction, and public accounting industries. Proven ability to streamline accounting processes, improve billing accuracy, train staff, and ensure GAAP compliance while supporting organizational growth.

Corporate Accountant at The Gateway Engineers, Inc (2025-03 – 2026-08)

• Perform daily bank reconciliations for 5 operating accounts totaling over $11 million in monthly transactions.
• Review payroll for 300+ employees to ensure compliance and eliminate payroll discrepancies.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and review discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
• Records receivables in accounting software: online payments and checks.
• Streamlines 150+ invoices to clients totaling over $1 million weekly in coordination with project managers.
• Account liaison for clients regarding billing questions or concerns.
• Implements processes to ensure accuracy of bills being disbursed to clients.
• Performs month-end close responsibilities for Bank Accounts, Long and Short-Term Debt, and Accounts Receivable.
• Trains new employees in the accounting team on the billing process.

Corporate Accountant at PennTex Ventures, LLC (2021-10 – 2025-03)

• Manage and reconcile corporate credit card transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee daily bookkeeping and transactions to maintain financial integrity.
• Coordinate year-end tax preparation, facilitating timely and accurate reporting.
• Produce and mail 1099s in accordance with IRS guidelines.
• Responsible for routing invoices and ensuring timely payment to all vendors.
• Key member in the integration of a new streamlined invoice process by integrating Procore with Yardi.
• Print and distribute checks to vendors.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations to ensure precise financial records.

Tax Accountant at Clark & Chamberlin, LLC (2019-08 – 2021-10)

• Performed and completed Individual, Corporation, S-Corporation, and Partnership Income Tax returns.
• Prepared client financial statements, improving accuracy and decision-making.
• Trained new staff, boosting team efficiency and knowledge.
• Regularly conversed with clients regarding information needed for tax returns and financial statements.
• Routinely contacted Federal, State, and Local authorities concerning notices and questions regarding client tax returns.
• Preparation of GAAP-accepted financial statements.
• Converted accrual basis to cash basis of accounting.
• Performed third-party audits for clients.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Robert Morris University (2019)