Senior Accountant: Faith-Based Clients - Grandville Area

Summary: Senior Accountants are responsible for executing a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, tax returns, bank reconciliations, general ledger reviews, forecasting and budgeting. prepare and analyze financial records, compile financial statements, review data, ensure financial compliance, analyze client financial operations to ensure the faith-based entity is running efficiently. Position Responsibilities: For NFG faith-based clients, using generally accepted accounting principles to: Prepares consolidated financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments. Closes client financials monthly, quarterly, or annual as required Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts. Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts. Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes. Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data. Protects client’s value by keeping information confidential. Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Other 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Excellent organizational skills, high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting Highly proficient with accounting software Understanding of, ability to adhere to, and ability to hold others responsible to generally accepted accounting principles Strong technical and inter-personal leadership Ability to balance multiple priorities, projects, and clients Exceptional project and time management skills Ability to work as part of a team or independently as needed Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and computer skills Customer service orientation Able and willing to travel to client locations is required. Travel is in-state and day travel Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field 5+ years of related experience including customer service. Preferred education and/or experience CPA Preferred Experience with ERP systems Reading, Math, and Reasoning Skills Strong written and oral communications, interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, service focus and time management skills required. Must be able to work independently and as part of a larger team. FLSA Status: This position is Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports To: This position reports to a Business Manager Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Everyday interactions include: Staff at Faith-based clients Business Manager Work Environment/Physical Requirements: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job within an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nienhuis Financial Group, LLC