Staff Accountant Office Manager at Cogent Talent Solutions

Our client is a trusted and growing electrical contractor serving commercial industrial and institutional clients throughout North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia. Known for our commitment to safety integrity and quality craftsmanship our client offers a wide range of electrical services with a focus on long-term client partnerships. As our client continues to expand their reach they are looking to hire an experienced and results-driven Construction Accounts Receivable Clerk. Responsibilities: Administrative SupportManage daily office operations including scheduling correspondence and record-keeping.Maintain office supplies equipment and vendor relationships to ensure smooth workflow.Serve as the primary point of contact for internal staff and external visitors.Assist leadership with drafting reports preparing presentations and organizing company documents.Human Resources SupportAssist with new hire onboarding including preparing paperwork coordinating orientation and maintaining personnel files.Track employee attendance PTO requests and policy compliance.Support HR in maintaining company records training documentation and benefits enrollment.Help organize employee communications events and culture initiatives.Accounting & Financial SupportProcess incoming invoices receipts and expense reports for accuracy and coding.Assist with accounts receivable tracking and payment processing.Reconcile basic financial data and support the month-end close process.Coordinate with project managers and accounting staff to resolve minor billing or payment discrepancies.Process & OperationsIdentify and recommend opportunities to improve office workflows and procedures.Support compliance with company policies safety documentation and audit requirements.Provide ad hoc support to leadership and project teams as needed.Qualifications: Education & ExperienceAssociate degree in Accounting Business Administration or related field required; Bachelors degree preferred.Minimum 2-4 years of accounts receivable or billing experience with at least 1 year in the construction industry highly preferred.Technical SkillsProficiency with QuickBooks Sage Viewpoint or similar construction accounting software.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables formulas data tracking) and other MS Office applications.Ability to learn and adapt to new software systems quickly.Key CompetenciesHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry record-keeping and reconciliation.Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact professionally with clients project teams and vendors.Proven ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive financial information.$50000 - $65000 a yearWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.Required Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Agency,Customer Service,General Services,Fire And Safety Engineering,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1