About the job
Cochran is an expanding civil engineering firm with seven offices across Missouri, providing a wide array of services including construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. We cater to both public and private sectors, with expertise in various domains such as municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. Our team of over 120 professionals delivers bespoke solutions backed by extensive knowledge and is committed to our core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust, ensuring principal involvement and exceptional service throughout every project.
Cochran’s Union, Missouri office is seeking a Full or Part-time Accounting Specialist to become a vital part of our team.
Position Summary
We are on the lookout for a meticulous Accounting Specialist to bolster our accounting and financial operations. This position will involve assisting with payroll, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities, while also providing financial oversight of our retail store operations.
The ideal candidate will be organized, analytical, and adept at navigating multiple accounting processes, including inventory reconciliation and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings, which include preparing journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
- Post journal entries and support various general accounting tasks.
- Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements.
- Support financial reporting and maintain precise accounting records.
Payroll & Accounts Receivable
- Assist with payroll processing and related administrative functions as required.
- Support accounts receivable functions, including tracking receivables and assisting with collections when necessary.
Retail Store Accounting & Inventory
- Oversee accounting functions related to company retail store operations.
- Manage reconciliation, reporting, and updates related to retail inventory processes.
- Investigate and follow up on discrepancies in store physical inventory.
- Conduct monthly reconciliation of book inventory to perpetual inventory systems.
- Review store inventory accounts monthly to ensure accuracy.
Process Improvement
- Identify areas for process enhancements within accounting functions.
