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 3 rd 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr