Staff Accountant - Lansing Area

Nienhuis Financial Group•Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Nienhuis Financial Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its clients with fractional and managerial accounting services. The firm serves small businesses with revenues of $1 million to $75 million, including manufacturing, service, and nonprofit organizations. The role oversees various aspects of client accounting operations and helps ensure financial compliance. Day travel to the Grandville and Kalamazoo areas may be required to meet client needs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in managerial accounting and can anticipate needs, solve problems, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Work includes preparing financial statements, maintaining general ledgers, reconciling accounts, supporting audits, and filing tax forms. Depending on client needs, the accountant may also assist with or complete payroll, fixed-asset management, trial balance preparation or adjustment, and Comp and Review work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
3–5 years of accounting experience.
2 years of experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable.
2 years of payroll experience.
Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
High proficiency with accounting software.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for clients in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Maintain the general ledger.
Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books.
Reconcile bank accounts monthly, verify deposits, and respond to inquiries from banks.
Reconcile customer accounts.
Verify payment of accounts payable invoices and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
Assist outside auditors by gathering account information and documents needed for annual audits.
File required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
Depending on client needs, assist with or complete payroll, manage fixed assets, prepare and/or adjust trial balances, and perform Comp and Review work.
Perform other related duties as assigned.