Senior Accountant: Faith-Based Clients - Grandville Area

Nienhuis Financial Group • Grandville, MI

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About The Position

Senior Accountants serve faith-based clients by executing financial and accounting procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, tax returns, bank reconciliations, general ledger reviews, forecasting, and budgeting. They prepare and analyze financial records, compile financial statements, review data, ensure financial compliance, and assess client financial operations to help ensure the faith-based entity is running efficiently. The role uses generally accepted accounting principles and includes client interaction, in-state day travel to client locations, and supervisory responsibilities. The position is hourly and non-exempt.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least 5 years of related experience, including customer service.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• High proficiency with accounting software.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, ability to adhere to them, and ability to hold others responsible for doing so.
• Strong technical and interpersonal leadership skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, projects, and clients.
• Exceptional project and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and general computer skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability and willingness to travel in-state to client locations for day travel.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, service focus, and time management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and departments.
• Close client financials monthly, quarterly, or annually as required.
• Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information.
• Prepare general ledger entries, maintain records and files, and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, requesting disbursements, and reconciling accounts.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Protect client value by keeping information confidential.
• Complete related work as needed to support accounting and organizational objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior