Bookkeeping - Lansing Area

Nienhuis Financial Group • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Nienhuis Financial Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to support its clients’ accounting operations and financial compliance. The firm provides fractional and managerial accounting services to small businesses with revenues of $1 million to $75 million, including manufacturing, service, and nonprofit organizations. Day travel to Kalamazoo and the Greater Grand Rapids areas may be required to meet client needs.

The role uses generally accepted accounting principles to perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including expense entry, account reconciliations, invoice and payment processing, payroll, journal entries, reporting support, error correction, credit checks, and sales tax reporting. The ideal candidate has a managerial accounting background and can anticipate needs, solve problems, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable and payroll.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organized and process-oriented.
• Proactive in identifying issues or concerns and correcting them or bringing corrective action to a supervisor.
• Strong technology skills, including use of computer software and general office equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team.
• Strong time-management skills, adherence to deadlines, and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office independently.
• Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Enter credit card and other expense information for NFG clients.
• Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit card, and bank statement reconciliations.
• Verify invoice status and approval for payment.
• Code payments to the appropriate accounts.
• Code and process deposits and make physical deposits at the bank.
• Process payroll.
• Post journal entries.
• Assist with month-end financial reports.
• Research and correct errors.
• Perform credit checks.
• Prepare sales tax reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED