Accounting Assistant

Municipal Accounts & Consulting, L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipal Accounts & Consulting, L.P. seeks an Accounting Assistant to support bookkeeping teams in a professional accounting environment. The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently as well as with a team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree preference and up to 2 years of accounting experience, with strong MS Office skills and effective communication. Candidates should be capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0–2 years professional experience; accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage 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.
• Ability to research and solve accounting and tax issues.
• Professional communication in-person, via phone, and through email.

Responsibilities

• Process and ensure proper coding of accounts payables.
• Provide administrative support for bookkeeping teams.
• Maintain client financial reports, both digital and hard copy, as needed.
• Monitor district email inboxes in accordance with client meeting schedule.
• Print client/vendor checks for bookkeeping teams in preparation for monthly meetings.
• Assist with review and reconciliation of deposits and receipts against bank statements.
• Support bookkeeping teams with preparation of quarterly/annual tax forms.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Time management

Independent and collaborative

Research and problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Accounting software experience

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 seeking a motivated Accounting Assistant to join our team. This role provides foundational support to our bookkeeping teams with opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional accounting environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and ensure proper coding of accounts payables
• Provide administrative support for bookkeeping teams
• Maintain client financial reports, both digital and hard copy, as needed
• Monitor district email inboxes in accordance with client meeting schedule
• Print client/vendor checks for bookkeeping teams in preparation for monthly meetings
• Assist with review and reconciliation of deposits and receipts against bank statements
• Support bookkeeping teams with preparation of quarterly/annual tax forms

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 0–2 years professional experience; accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsStrong 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
• Ability to research and problem solve accounting and tax issues
• Professional communication in-person, via phone, and through email