Staff Accountant - Lansing Area

Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nienhuis Financial Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee client accounting operations and ensure financial compliance for a diverse client base. The role emphasizes managerial accounting insight and a proactive approach to deadlines in a fast-paced firm.

Travel to Grandville and Kalamazoo areas may be required to meet client needs and deliver timely financial services. Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting software is essential for success.

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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal 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 and accounts payable and ensures correct charges.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance and gathers necessary documents for audits.
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Assists with payroll, fixed assets, trial balances, and related tasks as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

General accounting knowledge

Cost accounting

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

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