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Staff Accountant 

About the Organization Cogent is a growing, midwest company that provides creative and innovative fluid processing solutions. Our companies include Automatic Engineering, BRI, Fluid Equipment, Lee Mathews, Industrial Measurement and Control, iME Solutions, Vanco, Vandevanter Engineering, Velocity and Water Technology Group. Cogent companies are committed to providing compelling, pertinent and logical solutions while serving the local Industrial, Municipal, Commercial Building Trades, Oil & Gas markets. Our people make the difference. Our shared values define us as a team and bring our vision to life. We are an employee owned business where more than 220 employee owners expect their teammates to work hard, be creative, and get engaged and together we build our future and share in the outcome!

 
Description

Our Corporate office located in Kansas City, MO is currently seeking a Staff Accountant. This position will be responsible for contributing to the overall success of the company by performing general accounting tasks necessary to maintain financial records and processes.

Typical duties for this role may include:

  • Preparation and review of journal entries
  • Assisting in the completion of the month-end and year-end close
  • Managing timely and accurate preparation of monthly analysis and reconciliation of all assigned balance sheet accounts
  • Identifying and correcting errors made by both internal and external personnel
  • Preparation of reports/schedules and analysis for management team
  • Assisting Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams with various data entry tasks
  • Researching customer issues and ensuring timely response
  • Identifying issues attributing to account delinquency and discuss them with management
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer records
  • Assisting on various strategic projects
  • Protecting organization’s value by keeping information confidential
 
Position Staff Accountant  
Position Requirements

This position requires the following education and experience:

  • 0-3 years’ experience in accounting
  • Bachelors or Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance

Qualified candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Knowledge generally accepted accounting principles
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and plan work while simultaneously managing several projects and meeting deadlines
  • The ability to produce accurate reports while working in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
  • Knowledge of MS Office with strong Excel skills
  • Excellent problem solving and customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Physical requirements of this position are:

  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.

We value our employee’s hard work and in return provide competitive wages, benefits and career growth opportunities. To begin your rewarding career with our team apply today!

 
EOE Statement Cogent, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Location Kansas City (Cogent)  
Category Accounting/Finance  
Division Cogent, Inc.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://CogentInc.appone.com



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