Staff Accountant - Lansing Area

Nienhuis Financial Group•Lansing, MI

About The Position

Nienhuis Financial Group is a rapidly growing accounting firm providing fractional and managerial accounting services to small businesses with revenues of $1 million to $75 million, including manufacturing, service, and nonprofit organizations. The Staff Accountant serves clients by overseeing accounting operations and supporting 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, anticipates client needs, solves problems, meets deadlines, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Duties may vary according to client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
3–5 years of accounting experience.
2 years of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable experience.
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 bank inquiries.
Reconcile customer accounts.
Verify payments of accounts payable invoices and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
Assist outside auditors by gathering account information and documents 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.