Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Job Overview:
The Assistant Accountant supports Glenro’s Finance function by performing day-to-day transactional accounting, assisting with month-end close, and maintaining accurate financial records in the company’s ERP. This role helps ensure transactional integrity, timely vendor and customer processing, and reliable reporting so leadership and operations can make informed decisions.

Organizational Structure:

· Reports to: Finance Manager

· Collaborates with: Accounting Clerk(s), Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Sales, Project Accounting, HR, Operations, and external accountants/auditors

· Supervises: None

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)

· 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred (staff accountant, accounting clerk, or similar)

· Experience with ERP systems is a plus (Epicor Kinetic experience a strong plus)

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas)

· Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and follow-through

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

· Customer-service orientation and ability to work collaboratively across departments

Responsibilities:

· Process and record daily accounting transactions (AP, AR, cash receipts, bank deposits) in the ERP.

· Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and intercompany balances on a regular basis.

· Support accounts payable processing: enter invoices, prepare payments, resolve vendor inquiries, and maintain accurate vendor records.

· Prepare and post routine journal entries, accruals, and month-end adjustments as assigned.

· Assist with month-end close activities and preparation of supporting schedules (GL reconciliations, variance analyses).

· Maintain organized digital and physical filing of accounting documents and supporting backup for audits.

· Assist in preparing documentation for external audits, tax filings, and internal reviews.

· Help maintain and improve accounting workflows, templates, and internal controls.

· Support payroll processing as needed (timecard review, payroll journal entries) in coordination with HR/payroll provider.

· Contribute to ERP data integrity: validate master data, support data uploads, and work with Finance/IT on system improvements.

· Provide ad-hoc financial reports and data pulls to support Sales, Operations, and Project teams.

· Back up other accounting functions during absences and peak periods.

KPIs:

· Accuracy of general ledger and transactional entries (error/adjustment rate)

· Timeliness of month-end close tasks and reconciliations (meet close calendar deadlines)

· Days Sales Outstanding (AR aging trends) and Days Payable Outstanding (AP performance)

· Vendor invoice processing time and payment accuracy

· Timeliness and completeness of bank and account reconciliations

· Responsiveness to internal/external requests (turnaround time for information)

· Quality and completeness of audit/supporting documentation

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000