Controller/Accountant Part Time - Lansing Area

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC is seeking an experienced part-time controller/accountant to support a variety of client projects, delivering meaningful financial work for small businesses.

You will assist with cash flow tracking, financial reporting, book closure, and oversight of accounting processes, while recommending improvements and helping implement tools. Strong GAAP knowledge and client management will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with accounting software; able to implement and troubleshoot.
• Advanced MS Office skills and software savvy.
• Strong business acumen and analytical thinking.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting.
• Leadership skills with technical expertise.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management, including cash flow tracking and financial reporting.
• Provide controller-level services like book closure and oversight of accounting processes.
• Review and reconcile records, catch and correct errors.
• Recommend ways to improve accounting procedures and systems.
• Evaluate and help implement accounting software tools.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
• Offer clear, actionable insights that help clients understand and use their financial data.

Skills

Communication skills

Accounting software

MS Office proficiency

Business acumen

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Independent work

Customer service / negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

10+ years accounting experience

2+ years supervisory or project lead experience

MBA or related advanced degree preferred

CPA preferred

Job description

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for part-time work? Join our team as a controller/accountant and put your financial expertise to work across a variety of client projects; doing meaningful work with the ability make a difference for small businesses - without the demands of a full-time role.

• Support financial management, including cash flow tracking and financial reporting
• Provide controller-level services like book closure and oversight of accounting processes
• Review and reconcile records, catch and correct errors
• Recommend ways to improve accounting procedures and systems
• Evaluate and help implement accounting software tools
• Prepare and review financial statement and management reports
• Offer clear, actionable insights that help clients understand and use their financial data

Qualification Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly proficient with accounting software, implementation, troubleshooting
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced computer skills and software savvy
• Strong business acumen
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Strong technical and inter-personal leadership
• Understanding of, ability to adhere to, and ability to hold others responsible to generally accepted accounting principles
• Excellent organizational skills, high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail
• Exceptional project and time management skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, projects, and clients
• Able to work independently
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills

Education and/or Experience

• BA in accounting, business administration, business management, or other related field
• 10+ years accounting experience
• 2+ years supervisory or project lead experience

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• MBA or master’s in accounting, or other related field
• 2+ years client management experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

CPA preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

May or may not supervise a small team