Senior Bookkeeper

abip CPAs & Advisors; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Specialized public sector niche

Professional office in Houston, TX

Job summary

abip CPAs & Advisors is seeking a senior accounting professional to oversee bookkeeping and financial reporting for Municipal Utility District clients in Texas. This role leads internal staff, ensures accuracy and compliance, and directly interacts with district boards.

A key component is attending, presenting at, and leading district board meetings as the financial representative for the district, addressing questions on financial statements, budgets, debt service, and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong knowledge of governmental or fund accounting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to confidently present financial information to boards and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping and accounting for multiple MUD clients.
• Review and approve general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and fund accounting records.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Monitor fund balances, debt service schedules, capital expenditures, and investment activity.
• Maintain compliance with GASB standards and district reporting requirements.
• Attend monthly or regularly scheduled district board meetings and present financial information.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

GASB standards knowledge

Governmental / fund accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license preferred

Job description

abip CPAs & Advisors, incorporating the long-standing MUD expertise of McLennan & Associates, provides specialized bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, and compliance services to Municipal Utility Districts and other special-purpose governmental entities throughout Texas. Our team serves as a trusted financial partner to district boards, attorneys, engineers, and auditors.

This senior-level accounting professional would be responsible for overseeing bookkeeping and financial reporting for a portfolio of Municipal Utility District clients. This role includes leadership of internal staff, oversight of financial accuracy and compliance, and direct interaction with district boards.

A key component of this position is the ability to attend, present at, and lead district board meetings, serving as the financial representative for the district and confidently addressing questions related to financial statements, budgets, investments, debt service, and compliance matters.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical accounting expertise with polished communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping and accounting for multiple MUD clients.
• Review and approve general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and fund accounting records.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Monitor fund balances, debt service schedules, capital expenditures, and investment activity.
• Maintain compliance with GASB standards and district reporting requirements.
• Attend monthly or regularly scheduled district board meetings (evening attendance required as applicable).
• Prepare board-ready financial reports and presentation materials.
• Present financial statements, budget updates, investment reports, and other fiscal matters.
• Respond to board member’s questions with clarity and confidence.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison between the district board and abip.
• Coordinate with attorneys, engineers, tax assessors, bond counsel, and auditors during meetings as needed.

Regulatory & Audit Support

• Oversee preparation of audit schedules and support external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with TCEQ and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with bond-related reporting and trustee communications.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and mentor MUD bookkeeping staff.
• Review work for accuracy and compliance.
• Train team members in fund accounting and district-specific procedures.
• Improve workflows and internal controls within the MUD group.

Process & Quality Control

• Identify opportunities for efficiency and process improvement.
• Implement best practices to support high-quality, transparent reporting.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong knowledge of governmental or fund accounting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to confidently present financial information to boards and external stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience working with Municipal Utility Districts or other special-purpose governmental entities.
• CPA license or actively pursuing.
• Experience attending and presenting at board meetings.
• Familiarity with Texas MUD compliance and reporting requirements.

Why Join Our Team

• Professional office setting in Houston, TX.
• Collaborative environment serving specialized public sector clients.
• Opportunity for growth within a specialized and highly respected niche practice area.