Responsibilities:
- Front Office & Customer Service Leadership
- Reception & Communication: Serve as the professional and welcoming first point of contact for the company. Answer and direct phone calls, manage the general office email, and greet all visitors.
- Customer/Vendor Support: Manage customer and supplier records, including current contact details. Route calls, inquiries, and customer requests to the appropriate team members quickly and professionally.
- Office Administration: Order and manage office supplies, handle incoming/outgoing mail and shipments, and coordinate general office organization and maintenance needs.
- Core Accounting & Financial Support
- Accounts Receivable (A/R): Generate and issue customer invoices. Monitor A/R status and follow up on overdue payments professionally to ensure timely cash flow.
- Accounts Payable (A/P): Process supplier invoices that are approved for payment, ensuring accurate recording and timely processing to avoid late fees.
- Transaction Recording: Accurately record daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, and payments) in the accounting software, ensuring proper categorization according to the Chart of Accounts.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliation of bank statements with internal accounting records, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
- Payroll & Compliance Assistance
- Payroll Preparation: Collect and prepare data for payroll for management approval; process payroll accurately and on time.
- Employee Records: Maintain employee earning, deduction, and tax withholding records, and manage Paid Time Off (PTO) requests.
- Tax Documentation: Assist in gathering data for and filing relevant tax returns (e.g., sales tax, payroll tax).
- Financial Reporting & Process Support
- General Ledger (G/L) Maintenance: Post routine journal entries and ensure the G/L accurately reflects the company's financial transactions.
- Reporting Assistance: Assist in preparing basic financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet) for management review.
- Records Management: Organize and maintain all financial and office documentation securely and accessibly for compliance and audits.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a combined role: Bookkeeping/Accounting Support and Office Administration/Coordination.
- Demonstrated proficiency with QuickBooks.
- Familiarity with or the ability to quickly learn ERP systems.
- Foundational understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Exceptional attention to detail for both financial record-keeping and customer communications.
- Adaptable and Proactive: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, switch between tasks quickly, and take initiative to solve problems.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and a professional phone/in-person demeanor.
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What We Do
Cogent Analytics is a business management consulting firm committed to serving privately held businesses in the US. Founded in 2014, we've grown from a small team of six to a thriving organization of over 220 dedicated professionals serving Main Street businesses across 36 U.S. states.
Our mission is to improve the lives of business owners by providing honest and effective business consulting services. We believe that small to mid-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy and the lifeblood of their communities. Our people-centric approach focuses on the individuals behind the businesses and the communities they serve.
At Cogent Analytics, we're more than just a business - we're a family that acts like a business from time to time. We invest heavily in our team, fostering a culture of support, growth, and recognition. We're proud of our A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau, client testimonials, and lifecycle relationships that are testaments to our ethical business practices.
Join us as we continue to champion the cause of the entrepreneur, helping businesses overcome challenges, achieve their full potential, and contribute to the strength and vibrancy of our communities.
At Cogent, your business is our business — let's build something together.
Website: www.cogentanalytics.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (336) 665-8154









