Staff Accountant - Holland Area

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

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee client accounting operations and ensure financial compliance for a diversified client base. The role includes preparing statements, maintaining the general ledger, and coordinating with auditors, with day travel to Grandville and Kalamazoo as needed.

The ideal candidate has strong managerial accounting experience, excellent problem solving, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; proficiency with Excel

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• 2 years’ Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable experience.
• 2 years’ Payroll experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and close monthly books.
• Code invoices, set up accounts, reconcile accounts.
• Reconcile bank and customer accounts.
• Assist outside auditors with annual audit.
• Prepare tax forms with federal, state, local agencies.
• Support payroll, fixed assets, and trial balances as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

General accounting

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Accounting software

Accounting experience

Payroll experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

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 Grandville and Kalamazoo 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:

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles customer accounts.
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Depending on client needs may assist or complete the following: payroll, manage fixed assets, prepare and/or adjust trial balances, Comp and Review.
• Performs other related 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:

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel,

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience required.
• 2 years’ experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• 2 year’s Payroll experience