Staff Accountant - Grandville Area

Nienhuis Financial Group•Grandville, MI

About The Position

Nienhuis Financial Group is a rapidly 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, help ensure financial compliance, and apply generally accepted accounting principles. Day travel to the Lansing and Kalamazoo areas may be required to meet client needs. The role suits someone with a strong managerial accounting background who anticipates needs, solves problems, meets deadlines, and works effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for clients using 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 address inquiries from banks.
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, fixed-asset management, trial-balance preparation or adjustments, and Comp and Review.
Perform other related duties as assigned.