Senior MUD Accountant & Board Liaison

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 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.