Senior Accountant - Kalamazoo Area

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead and optimize client accounting operations with a focus on managerial accounting and compliance. The role entails overseeing month- and year-end closes, developing financial procedures, and ensuring accuracy across client records.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, strong forecasting and budgeting skills, and CPA status is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience including forecasting and budgeting
• Developing finance procedures
• Oversight and review of month- and year-end close
• Managing a business’s accounting records to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• CPA preferred is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and ensure financial compliance for client engagements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Work with clients on forecasts, budgets, and financial procedures.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and control.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service mindset

Software proficiency

Accounting excellence

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred

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.

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.

Successful candidates will have:

• Exceptional project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven communication skills and a customer service mindset
• Ability to navigate numerous softwares and systems with minimal instructions
• Foundation of accounting excellence
• Drive to achieve goals for clients, NFG and personal fulfillment

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including
  • forecasting and budgeting
  • developing finance procedures
  • oversight and review of month- and year-end close
  • managing a business’s accounting records to ensure that everything is completed accurately and on time

Certificates, licenses, registrations: CPA preferred

Job Type: Full-time; hourly, non-exempt

Travel: Potential for day travel to client locations