Staff Accountant - Lansing Area

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee client accounting operations, maintain the general ledger, and ensure financial compliance across a diverse client base, including manufacturing, service, and nonprofit sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong managerial accounting background, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Day travel to Grandville and Kalamazoo areas may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• 2 years’ experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable.
• 2 years payroll experience.
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with payroll, fixed assets, and trial balances as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Managerial accounting

Excel

Accounting software proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

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