Accounting Manager

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If you’re here, you’re looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership.

No matter where you want to go in your career, Rehmann can help you get there. Whether you’re in the early stages of your professional journey or you’re further down your path, we’re focused on helping you achieve your goals – whatever they may be. When you join Rehmann, you are part of a culture that Puts People First and aims to help everyone reach their fullest potential. Let us show you all the ways we can Empower Your Purpose.

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Job Description:

How You'll Make an Impact:

You'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial information and maintaining strong client relationships. Responsibilities include:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Prepare and post journal entries with limited supervision.

- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and other general ledger accounts.

- Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules.

- Prepare compiled financial statements and customized client reports.

- Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.

- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and financial questions.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

- Process vendor invoices and payments.

- Support 1099 reporting by gathering and maintaining vendor documentation.

- Communicate with vendors to resolve payment and billing issues.

- Create customer invoices and apply payments.

- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with customers as needed.

- Resolve discrepancies while maintaining positive client relationships.

Payroll Administration

- Process payroll accurately and on schedule.

- Review payroll registers and payroll previews for accuracy.

- Record payroll-related journal entries, including taxes and deductions.

- Research payroll tax requirements and registration needs.

- Respond to payroll-related correspondence from government agencies.

Client Service & Advisory Support

- Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients.

- Develop an understanding of client operations and industry needs.

- Identify issues, recommend solutions, and communicate proactively.

- Provide exceptional service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Your Desired Skills & Experiences

- High school diploma; Associate's Degree a plus.

- 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience.

- Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and accounting practices.

- Experience preparing journal entries and financial reports.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

- Experience using accounting and payroll software

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- Detail-oriented and highly organized.

- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

- Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.

- A strong communicator who can explain financial concepts clearly.

- Focused on delivering outstanding client experiences and building professional relationships.

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We Put People First in all that we do. Our associates are our greatest assets and we provide programs and benefits that encourage growth and development and align with their needs and goals. This includes benefits focused on physical and mental health, paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities, flexible work arrangements, and more.

When you join Rehmann, you become part of a firm dedicated to helping Empower Your Purpose, whatever it may be.

Rehmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Client Accounting Specialist

• Review monthly Ford Pro insurance reporting packages received from managing general agents and strategic partners
• Identify variances, communicate findings, and prepare corresponding journal entries
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly and annual statutory journal entries and schedules for Insurance Statutory Statements filed in the U.S. and Canada
• Partner with Actuarial on reserve analysis, Reinsurance on cession payments, and Corporate Strategy on investment activity
• Coordinate with U.S. and Canada Tax departments on insurance business unit tax entries
• Execute necessary wire transfers between partners and Ford
• Support implementation and testing of new systems or system upgrades
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance data accuracy
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors and resolve requests promptly

Accounting Analyst

• Balance, analyze, and reconcile assigned General Ledger accounts
• Research and resolve discrepancies in financial records
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Investigate variances and prepare corrective entries
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor monthly cash flow forecasts
• Prepare monthly journal entries, allocations, accruals, and adjusting entries in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies
• Extract and review data from EMERGE and import it into MIP
• Review, verify, and approve invoices within Compass and import them into MIP
• Assist with annual financial audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
• Maintain and administer Positive Pay processes
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
• Serve as backup to the Accounts Payable Supervisor as needed

Accounting Specialist

• Balance, analyze, and reconcile assigned General Ledger accounts
• Research and resolve discrepancies in financial records
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Investigate variances and prepare corrective entries
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor monthly cash flow forecasts
• Prepare monthly journal entries, allocations, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Extract data from EMERGE, review it, and import information into MIP
• Review, verify, and approve invoices within Compass and import them into MIP
• Assist with annual financial audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
• Maintain and administer Positive Pay processes
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
• Serve as backup to the Accounts Payable Supervisor as needed

• Provide financial staffing and related consulting support to public sector clients, including cities, villages, libraries, and K-12 school districts
• Assist public clients with accounting and finance functions, including bank reconciliations, budget development, year-end close, annual audit preparation, and related support
• Verify, allocate, and post client transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare general ledger entries and document client transactions
• Work independently or in teams to improve client accounting operations, including drafting policies and procedures
• Analyze assets, liabilities, and equity and prepare balance sheets, statements of revenues and expenditures, and other financial reports
• Collaborate with consultants and clients on continuous improvement recommendations
• Participate in training and development opportunities

Governmental Accounting Practice Summer Intern

• Prepare, review, edit, finalize, and distribute client invoices
• Handle electronic billing through client portals and LEDES formats
• Develop and maintain client relationships regarding client-specific billing guidelines, submission requirements, and invoicing processes
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice submission according to client deadlines and billing requirements
• Review billing information for accuracy and compliance
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, invoice rejections, and client billing inquiries
• Partner with attorneys, legal assistants, and other stakeholders to facilitate accurate and timely billing
• Manage collections activities for assigned clients
• Follow up proactively on outstanding balances, payment commitments, and past-due invoices
• Communicate directly with clients regarding invoice status, payment inquiries, billing disputes, and collection matters
• Identify and resolve issues contributing to delayed payments
• Escalate high-risk or non-responsive accounts as appropriate
• Conduct regular accounts receivable review meetings with attorneys to discuss aging balances, collection strategies, and action items
• Maintain detailed records of collection activity, client communications, payment commitments, and account status
• Build and maintain professional client relationships while navigating sensitive conversations related to outstanding balances and payment terms
• Assist with other projects as assigned by management
• Develop knowledge of industry-specific terminology and processes unique to Immigration Legal Services
• Help strengthen processes supporting a positive client experience and Ellis Porter’s financial performance