Accountant

Are you done with the long hours and tax season crunch that comes along each year, but still what to work with small to medium size business clients as a trusted advisor? Are you ready for a change? Nienhuis Financial Group is looking to add an Accountant to our Grandville team.

At NFG, you'll support a hard working team of professionals and work on a wide variety of projects. We offer full benefits including Health & Dental Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

We are growing and opportunities for advancement are always on the horizon.

Summary

The Accountant prepares financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. Reviews, prepares, reconciles and analyzes accounting records and financial reports.

Position Responsibilities

For NFG clients, using generally accepted accounting principles to:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• 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.
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification 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 attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel,

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• 2 years' Payroll experience

Preferred education and/or experience

• Experience working with outside clientele in a professional service industry
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.

Helpful Software Experience
Microsoft Outlook Email, Calendar, Teams, Excel, Multifactor Authentication; VPN/Terminal Server, QuickBooks Online, LastPass, Zoom, Canopy, OneDrive, Google Suite, Chrome, Adobe DC, Zulu/3CX, SafeSend, BambooHR, TSheets, Documo, Divvy, Bill.com, Fathom, Gusto. A software survey will be part of the interview process for any open positions.

Certificates, licenses, registrations: None

Job Type: Full-time

Reports To: This position reports to a Business Manager