Korhorn Financial Group Looking for Accountant and Payroll Processor at Edwardsburg, Michigan Full Time

Description:

Position Mission Statement

To support and equip the financial management and decision-making process for Korhorn Financial Group, along with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, by providing accurate, organized, and timely financial reports and communications to the firm’s Leadership Team, in accordance with the firm’s standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Internal Revenue Code.  To help the Business Services Department deliver excellent client service by supporting the Payroll and Accounting Processors as a backup processor.

Responsibilities and Tasks (Corporate Accounting)

• Maintain electronic record of all business transactions (i.e. credit cards; business vehicles; insurance policies; banking relationships; liabilities; assets; etc.) for KFG’s affiliated real estate holding companies using QuickBooks Online
• Managing month-end reporting process for KFG’s affiliated real estate holding companies
• Work with Property Manager to ensure that Property Management Software is fully integrated with QuickBooks Online
• Cash balances are managed and maintained to avoid insufficient funds notices and fees
• Accounts payables and outstanding liabilities are paid on time without accrual of interest or late fees (i.e. Credit Card Payments, Insurance Premiums, Quarterly Tax Estimates, etc.)
• Credit Cards are reconciled and sent to Property Manager or Business Owners for Review and Approval each month
• Bank Accounts are reconciled and sent to Team Leaders for Review and Approval Process each month
• General Ledger for KFG’s affiliated real estate holding companies, are closed out within one month of year end to facilitate timely income tax return filing
• Work with Property Manager to ensure that revenue deposits are properly recorded for KFG’s affiliated real estate holding companies
• Prepare monthly financial reports (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flow, Owner’s Equity, etc.) for Business Owners to review and analyze
• Participate in periodic staff meetings for the real estate holding companies, as needed
• Coordinate with Property Manager to identify asset listing and corresponding depreciation schedules for all properties and assets owned by KFG’s affiliated real estate holding companies
• Work with Corporate Tax Preparer to prepare and file Federal, State and Local Income Tax Returns annually
• Assist Corporate Tax Preparer to prepare and file Personal Property Tax Returns annually, as needed
• Maintain confidentiality in corporate financial structure and transaction history
• Perform other duties as required

Responsibilities and Tasks (Business Services Department)

• Maintain electronic record of all business transactions (i.e. credit cards; business vehicles; insurance policies; banking relationships; liabilities; assets; etc.) for accounting clients using QuickBooks Online
• Process bills and payments for accounting clients using bill pay software applications
• Prepare Sales Tax filings for accounting clients
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other business accounts for accounting clients
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements for accounting clients
• Process weekly, biweekly, monthly, or quarterly live payrolls for payroll clients as backup to full-time Payroll Processors 
• Process retirement plan contributions for payroll recipients who are covered by a KFG-provided retirement plan  
• Review monthly invoices before sending to clients  
• Assist full-time Payroll Processors with monthly, quarterly, and annual tax compliance filings for Federal, State, and local taxing authorities  
• Coordinate journal entries in client’s QuickBooks (or similar accounting software) to record payroll transactions for each pay period  
• Document each payroll run by saving payroll reports to KFG’s Client Center  
• Maintain current knowledge of changing payroll-related laws and regulations  
• Participate in Business Services Department’s weekly staff meetings  
• Perform other duties as required

Required Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of payroll process
• Understanding of monthly and year end accounting processes 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable talking to senior leaders about the details of the firm’s financial records and results
• Must be well organized with time, resources, physical office space, and corporate documents/information
• High responsibility and diligence in managing many financial details within frequent deadlines
• Ability to enhance the Finance Department’s efficiency by improving monthly accounting processes
• History of prudent management in personal finances as verified by a background check
• Must be intrinsically motivated and able to work individually with little direction
• Must be a team player and able to collaborate with other Finance Department team members and KFG Business Services team members
• Must exemplify the firm’s corporate values and represent the company well in the community and in all dealings with vendors, customers, and other affiliates
• Strong knowledge of financial software, including QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Three years of accounting experience serving clients or small businesses
• QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor or able to achieve this designation

 Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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