Dynamic Bookkeeper: Payroll & FinOps in a Fast-Paced Firm

Stenger & Stenger, P.C.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stenger Legal Management Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable Bookkeeper to support the Finance team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will handle payroll, reconciliations, journal entries, and backups for accounts payable in a fast-paced, technology-forward law firm environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance accuracy with deadlines. Prior law firm experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Previous bookkeeping, accounting, or payroll experience required.
• Payroll processing experience is a required.
• Strong mathematical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, reviewing hours, earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and payroll changes.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and payroll updates are processed accurately.
• Review payroll reports, record payroll entries in the general ledger, maintain supporting records, and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete bank, credit card, and other account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Record and review financial transactions, including deposits, transfers, payments, fees, and other activity, coding correctly.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare routine journal entries as needed.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities, including accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, payments, and vendor inquiries.
• Assist with W-2s, 1099s, audits, and other financial reporting or year-end needs.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Reconciliations

General ledger

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

General ledger systems

Job description

Stenger Legal Management Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable Bookkeeper to support the Finance team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will handle payroll, reconciliations, journal entries, and backups for accounts payable in a fast-paced, technology-forward law firm environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance accuracy with deadlines. Prior law firm experience is not required.