Staff Accountant - Kalamazoo Area
About The Position
Nienhuis Financial Group is a growing accounting firm providing fractional and managerial accounting services to small-business clients with revenues of $1 million to $75 million, including manufacturing, service, and nonprofit organizations. The Staff Accountant will support client accounting operations and financial compliance, applying generally accepted accounting principles. Day travel to the Grandville and Kalamazoo areas may be required to meet client needs. The position calls for a strong background in managerial accounting, the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 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 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.
- Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for clients.
- Maintain the general ledger.
- Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close monthly books.
- Reconcile bank accounts monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
- Reconcile customer accounts.
- Verify payments of accounts payable invoices and ensure charges are assigned to 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 or adjust trial balances, and perform Comp and Review work.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
