Accounting Assistant

Company: Secured Investment Corp

Location: Coeur d’Alene, ID (On-site)

We get more of what we want by helping others get more of what they want

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Cogo Nation operates at the intersection of real estate education, private lending, commercial development, and digital marketing. Our growing portfolio includes national brands such as Secured Investment Corp, Cogo Capital, Lake City Servicing, and The Lee Arnold System of Real Estate Investing. Headquartered in scenic Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, we’re proud to be recognized Top 10 Best Places to Work in Idaho for three consecutive years.

Cogo Nation is looking for a detail-driven, adaptable Accounting Assistant to join our internal finance team. This is a hands-on for someone who thrives in structured systems, communicates well across teams, and is ready to support a growing company.

In this position, you’ll handle the daily flow of deposits, reconciliations, mail processing, check runs, and data entry across multiple systems and departments. You’ll also be a point of contact for internal teams and external partners.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Accounting Assistant supports the Accounting Team with daily deposit activity, journal entries, reconciliations, accounts receivable follow-up, and general accounting administration. This role helps ensure financial records are accurate, deposits are processed timely, and internal teams have the information they need.

Essential Duties:

• Process daily deposit activity, including merchant deposits, merchant fees, ACH/JV deposits, LCS deposit notifications, checks received, and related accounting system entries.
• Prepare and record journal entries, including merchant fee entries, petty cash and gift card replenishments, deposit-related entries, and other recurring accounting entries as needed.
• Support cash handling and banking activity, including preparing bank deposits, completing bank runs as needed, handling sales incentive      cash, and maintaining related logs and documentation.
• Maintain and reconcile JV-related activity, including JV ledger updates, weekly and monthly reconciliations, A/P and A/R calculations, allocation splits, and communication with JV partners regarding payments and statements.
• Assist with accounts receivable follow-up, including contacting JV partners as needed, sending monthly statements, and supporting efforts to reduce outstanding balances.
• Collect, organize, and distribute sales and accounting data, including daily sales data from JV ledgers, wire deposit reporting, commission summaries for HR, and other reporting requested by Accounting or Sales.
• Monitor and manage accounting-related tickets and requests, including reviewing Freshdesk throughout the day, assigning tickets, filtering spam, and helping route requests to the appropriate team member.
• Provide administrative support to the Accounting Team, including processing mail, scanning documents, maintaining electronic records, printing and mailing checks, supporting utility account updates, and assisting with special projects as needed.
• Serve as backup support for team members, including assisting with A/P processing, HUD wire approvals, investor checks, fee release checks, and other accounting functions when needed.
• Act as a liaison between Accounting, Marketing, JV Partners, Sales, Client Success, and other internal teams to help ensure accurate communication and timely follow-through.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting assistant experience, OR an Associate’s degree
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Organized, focused, and able to prioritize 
• Comfortable with routine tasks and administrative work
• Able to follow direction from multiple departments and teammates
• Friendly, professional, and trustworthy with sensitive information

ITS GREAT IF YOU HAVE: 

• Experience using NetSuite (preferred)
• Experience using QuickBooks

Pay Rate: $22- $25/Hourly

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE: 

• Competitive Salary + Performance Incentives: Get recognized for your impact.
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, EAP, and confidential support from Marketplace Chaplains—available 24/7 for life’s tough moments.
• PTO + 9 Paid Holidays: Because rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.
• 401(k): Build a future you’re proud of.
• Free Shoes: After 90 days and a one-page book report on a book selection by Lee Arnold, you’ll earn a new pair of kicks (up to $250!).
• Get Paid to Read: Join our Book Club and earn up to $1,560/year just for reading and sharing your thoughts.
• Unlimited Learning: Access over $300,000 in industry-leading training and education. No gatekeeping here.
• Career Growth: Big opportunities, real advancement.
• Referral Bonus: Bring your friends. Get rewarded.
• Culture That Celebrates You: From company potlucks and monthly wins to our legendary Christmas party, birthday surprises, walk-a-thons, and sports tournaments. We work hard and have fun doing it!
• A Culture of Excellence, Ownership, and Purpose: You’ll never just be a number here.

At Cogo Nation, we value drive, integrity, and a willingness to grow. If you’re passionate about what we do but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Your potential matters more than perfection.

ABOUT COGO Nation: 

Cogo Nation is more than a brand—it’s a movement of entrepreneurs, real estate investors, brokers, and rehabbers committed to building lasting wealth together. Founded by Lee Arnold, Cogo Nation was born out of a bold idea: that financial freedom should be learned, shared, and scaled. What began as a single training system, the Circle of Wealth, has grown into a national community anchored by real results, strong values, and powerful partnerships.

Today, Cogo Nation brings together a thriving network of corporate team members, regional coaches, private lenders, and clients. Our collective mission? To unlock prosperity for every person in the ecosystem, whether they're just starting out or scaling to new levels.

Cogo Nation includes the Lee Arnold System of Real Estate Investing, which provides education and mentoring for real-world investors; Cogo Capital, a nationwide private money lender offering fast and flexible funding; Secured Investment Corp, which delivers trust deed and private equity investment opportunities; Lake City Servicing, specializing in the management and servicing of real estate-backed assets; and He’s The Solution Ministries, a faith-based organization dedicated to personal growth and leadership development. At Cogo Nation, we believe wealth is a journey best traveled together…and we’re just getting started!

If you’ve got the grit, we’ve got the game plan. Apply now and let’s build better together.