Staff Accountant - Operations

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.

Location: Idaho Falls,

Position Type: Full-Time, In-House

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• Maintain accurate records in Quick Books 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

• 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

• 3-5 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience, preferably with a trade, construction, or service‑based business
• Proficiency in Quick Books 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

• 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, Service Titan, Procore)
• Public accounting experience
• Familiarity with inventory management and…