Bookkeeping - Lansing Area

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee various accounting operations for client businesses, focusing on managerial and fractional accounting services. The role involves handling accounts payable, payroll, journal entries, and month-end close, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has experience in managerial accounting, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable and payroll experience.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to navigate accounting software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Complete data entry of credit card and other expense information
• Assist with accounts receivable, payable, credit card, and bank statement reconciliation
• Verify status of and approval for payment of invoices
• Complete account coding on payments
• Code and process deposits; make physical deposits at bank
• Process payroll
• Post journal entries
• Assist with month-end financial reports
• Research and correct errors
• Perform credit checks
• Sales tax reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years’ Accounts Payable and Payroll experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Nienhuis Financial Group is a rapidly growing accounting firm committed to delivering excellence in fractional and managerial accounting services. Our client base includes small businesses with revenues of $1 M to $75M, including manufacturing, service, and non‑profit. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to serve a key role with our clients overseeing various aspects of accounting operations and ensuring financial compliance. Day travel to Kalamazoo and Greater Grand Rapids areas may be required to meet client needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managerial accounting and a proven record of anticipating needs, problem solving, hitting deadlines and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Position Responsibilities

For NFG clients, using generally accepted accounting principles to:

• Complete data entry of credit card and other expense information
• Assist with accounts receivable, payable, credit card, and bank statement reconciliation
• Verify status of and approval for payment of invoices
• Complete account coding on payments
• Code and process deposits; make physical deposits at bank
• Process payroll
• Post journal entries
• Assist with month‑end financial reports
• Research and correct errors
• Perform credit checks
• Sales tax reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Organized and process oriented
• Proactive in identifying issues/concerns and either correcting or bringing corrective action to supervisor
• Technologically savvy and independent in use of Microsoft Office, general office equipment
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a larger team
• Strong time management skills, focus on/adherence to deadlines, ability to manage multiple projects at once

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable and Payroll experience
• Strong technology skills – computer software and general office equipment