• Houston, TX
  • Full-time
Today

Job Description

Municipal Accounts & Consulting (MAC) is an established accounting and bookkeeping firm with 40+ years’ experience serving small government entities – where growth, purpose, and long-term career opportunity come together. We’re a Christ-centered, statewide industry leader with 10%+ annual growth for 15+ years and a zero-layoff history – offering the kind of stability that’s hard to find. Our team has grown to five offices, with over 115 purpose-driven employees committed to making a meaningful impact every day. 

MAC is always searching for motivated Accounting Specialists to join our team. This junior level role serves as a launchpad into a long-term career track with multiple paths for professional advancement. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly self-motivated professional who can master complex accounting systems quickly and possesses the communication skills necessary to bridge the gap between technical accounting and non-accountant audiences.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare Monthly Financial Reports for assigned clients in strict compliance with GASB accounting standards and established deadlines
  • Conduct analysis and present findings to Directors during monthly board meetings
  • Post deposits/receipts and reconcile bank statements for all funds monthly
  • Reconcile accounts receivables and ensure the accurate coding of accounts payable
  • Prepare annual operating budgets and develop long-term cash flow forecasts for clients
  • Process payroll and prepare quarterly (941s) and annual filings (W-2s, W-3s, 940s, 1099s)
  • Facilitate the closing of bond issues and track/disburse funds as needed
  • Correspond in a timely manner with clients, auditors, engineers, developers, attorneys, financial advisors, and other consultants
  • Maintain accuracy and timeliness in all deliverables during month-end closes and audit season
 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred
  • 1–3 years of accounting experience (relevant Accounting internships a plus)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with ability to manage competing deadlines and work under pressure
  • Ability to remain calm and detail-focused in high-volume, time-sensitive situations
  • Willingness to learn new accounting software and tools quickly
  • Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software a plus
  • Effective public speaker and skilled presenter
  • Comfortable translating financial data to non-financial audiences

 

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Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time
Websitehttps://municipalaccounts.com

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Apple Macsunmatched
  • Board Meetingunmatched
  • Bookkeepingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)unmatched
  • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Technical Accountingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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