Staff Accountant - Operations

Location: Idaho Falls, ID

Position Type: Full-Time, In-House

About Cherry Glass & Aluminum

Cherry Glass & Aluminum is a locally owned, multi-generational company proudly serving Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming since 1968. We specialize in commercial and residential glass solutions, including aluminum storefronts, commercial glazing, mirrors, shower doors, windows, and more. Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, reliability, and exceptional customer service.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting and provide broad operational support across multiple affiliated businesses. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, is comfortable managing job-costed and project-based work, and enjoys a mix of accounting precision and hands-on customer/vendor interaction.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Accounting

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for multiple entities, including accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)
• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices, code expenses, and ensure timely payments
• Generate and send customer invoices; monitor collections and follow up on past-due accounts
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and monthly credit card reconciliations
• Conduct transaction research and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation
  
  

Cash Handling & Customer Service

• Process incoming payments (checks, cash, ACH, credit card)
• Maintain petty cash logs and reconcile cash as needed
• Serve as a point of contact for customer billing inquiries, payment status, and vendor questions
• Provide friendly, professional service to homeowners, commercial clients, general contractors, and vendors
  
  

Construction & Trade Job Costing

• Track job costs by project/work order; including labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses
• Process and track draws and progress billing on larger commercial projects
• Prepare, track, and manage conditional and unconditional lien waivers (sworn statements, waivers, and releases)
• Maintain compliance documentation for subcontractors and vendors (W-9s, certificates of insurance, lien waivers)
• Support project managers/estimators with budget-to-actual job cost reporting
• Track material costs, labor allocation, and change orders by job
  
  

Inventory & Materials

• Assist with inventory tracking, reconciliation and reporting
• Reconcile inventory counts and support purchasing/receiving processes
• Track equipment and tool assets across multiple companies (as needed)
  
  

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks Enterprise (online)
• Support use of ERP and field service/project management systems (e.g., for service dispatch, work orders, and project tracking)
• Generate financial and job-cost reports by entity, division, or project as requested
• Help ensure proper allocation of shared overhead/expenses between multiple companies, where applicable
  
  

Business Support / Administrative

• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems
• Support audits, tax preparation, bonding, and insurance renewals with documentation
• Assist with light office management and administrative duties as needed
• Help develop and improve internal processes and controls
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• 3-5 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience, preferably with a trade, construction, or service-based business
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise; experience with multiple companies/entities a plus
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, reconciliations, journal entries)
• Comfortable managing multiple sets of books and keeping entity-level transactions clearly separated
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with construction or trade-specific accounting, including draws, progress billing and lien waivers
• Experience with field service or trade-specific project management/dispatch software (e.g., Smart Glazier, ServiceTitan, Procore)
• Public accounting experience
• Familiarity with inventory management and accounting
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (not required but a plus)
  
  

Key Competencies

• Trustworthy and discreet with sensitive financial information
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to keep entity-specific work clearly separated
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Adaptable — willing to take on varied tasks as business needs evolve
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment (think start-up)
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health insurance.
• Voluntary group dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Supportive, family-oriented workplace culture.
• The opportunity to join a respected local company with a long history of serving our communities.
  
  

Our Core Values

• Service Minded We put customers first, anticipate needs, and strive to exceed expectations in every interaction.
• Confident Humility We have the confidence to take initiative and solve problems while remaining humble enough to listen, learn, and improve.
• Unstoppable Grit We work hard, persevere through challenges, and find solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and quality.
• Excellence Together We believe great things happen when people work together, support one another, and hold themselves accountable to high standards.
  
  

Learn More About Cherry Glass

• https://youtu.be/q2Hanyjs9a4?si=BJmjEp0cHVYhtUmj
• https://youtu.be/-GRyjzK9vnM?si=VpPMZTUzwvhUsskG
  
  

Cherry Glass & Aluminum has proudly served the region for decades with a reputation built on craftsmanship, reliability, and taking care of customers the right way. We value people who work hard, communicate well, and take pride in doing quality work.

If you have great customer service and organizational experience and want to work with a respected local company that values your skillset, we encourage you to apply.