Assistant Accounting Manager

Assistant Accounting Manager

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000+ per year plus annual bonus

About the Role

A commercial construction specialty subcontracting firm is looking for an experienced, technologically proficient accountant to join their finance team. This is an opportunity for a professional to take their next step in their career via problem solving and working with a small team. If you're analytical, organized, and excited to grow your career in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full-time on-site position based in our Frederick, MD office with the opportunity for partial remote after 1 year of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records, including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations and payroll reports
• Process and manage accounts payable transactions accurately and on time
• Prepare and post journal entries in compliance with accounting principles and internal policies
• Support monthly and yearly close activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Assist with all audit requests and documentation as needed
• Assist with filing and maintaining business licenses and vendor accounts
• Build, maintain, and optimize complex Excel spreadsheets for reconciliations, reporting, and analysis
• Coordinate with CFO and 3rd party CPA firm for creation of year-end reviewed financial reports
• Create AI processes to automate manual tasks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field is preferred with 3-5 years of accounting experience or High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years experience
• A solid understanding of debits/credits, accounts payable, and journal entry preparation
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE or Foundation web-based accounting software is a plus, experience with a similar ERP financial system at a minimum
• Exposure to 1-2 financial audits as a contributing team member
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis)
• Experience using AI to automate manual accounting task
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Windows PC

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience with Sage 300
• Direct experience with Foundation web-based accounting software
• Prior involvement in process improvement initiatives using AI
• Experience with construction accounting in glass and glazing market
• Experience with sales tax, physical inventory, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance, PTO, 401(k) and more
• Potential for partial WFH after 1 year of employment