Staff Accountant - Kalamazoo Area at Nienhuis Financial Group Llc in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Job description

• Nienhuis Financial Group is a rapidly growing accounting firm committed to delivering excellence in fractional and managerial accounting services. Our client base includes small businesses with revenues of $1 M to $75M, including manufacturing, service, and non-profit. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to serve a key role with our clients overseeing various aspects of accounting operations and ensuring financial compliance. Day travel to Grandville and Kalamazoo areas may be required to meet client needs.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managerial accounting and a proven record of anticipating needs, problem solving, hitting deadlines and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles customer accounts.
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Depending on client needs may assist or complete the following: payroll, manage fixed assets, prepare and/or adjust trial balances, Comp and Review.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel,
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience required.
• 2 years’ experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• 2 year’s Payroll experience

Skills

Required

• accounting software
• Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel