Part-Time Bookkeeper & Office Admin - Flexible Hours

Cogent Analytics; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 910 - 1,300; Part time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics in Minnesota is seeking a Bookkeeper/Office Administrator for a part-time role to start, ~30 hours per week with flexible hours. This position supports day-to-day accounting using ViewPoint/ProContractor and requires solid accounting fundamentals and clear communication with management.

Open to recent graduates or accounting students with relevant experience; the role will transition to full-time as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ViewPoint/ProContractor.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Word/Teams/Outlook.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and managerial/financial reporting.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in ViewPoint/ProContractor.
• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, retainage, payments).
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare regular bank and account reconciliations for audit.
• Ensure transactions are properly coded and supported with documentation.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Identify discrepancies, trends, or concerns and elevate to management.
• Maintain financial data in a clear, organized, and audit-ready format.
• Coordinate with external partners for budget, cash flow, and audits.
• Provide timely financial updates to management.
• Support general office administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills (written & verbal

Independent work capability

Understanding of accounting principles

Tools

ViewPoint/ProContractor

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Teams

MS Outlook

Job description

Cogent Analytics in Minnesota is seeking a Bookkeeper/Office Administrator for a part-time role to start, ~30 hours per week with flexible hours. This position supports day-to-day accounting using ViewPoint/ProContractor and requires solid accounting fundamentals and clear communication with management.

Open to recent graduates or accounting students with relevant experience; the role will transition to full-time as the company grows.