Staff Accountant - Operations

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.