Staff Accountant

Main Street Capital Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Stock awards

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Main Street Capital Corporation, based in Houston, TX, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the corporate accounting, reporting, and planning team. The role offers growth potential and a dynamic environment within a leading private equity-backed investment firm.

The ideal candidate has a accounting degree and thrives under deadlines, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. The position includes comprehensive medical/dental/vision, bonus opportunities, and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting preferred (Master’s in accounting or MBA is a plus).
• Must exhibit a strong work ethic and be able to complete projects accurately under tight deadlines.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient with Excel and financial analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Process and code accounts payable invoices for timely vendor payments.
• Review AMEX transactions and upload activity accurately.
• Perform GL accounting activities including reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Prepare amortization schedules for prepaid costs and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Track receivables, WIP, and deposits for portfolio companies; support deal teams.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly close and process improvement efforts.
• Support SEC reporting (Forms 10-K/10-Q) and SBA reporting (Forms 468/1031).
• Prepare investor and analyst presentation materials and supporting schedules.
• Support internal/external audits with documentation.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Strong organizational skills

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master's in Accounting or MBA is a plus

Job description

Staff Accountant

Full Time Houston, TX, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1032

Company Overview

Main Street Capital Corporation (www.mainstcapital.com), or Main Street, is a publicly traded principal investment firm (NYSE: MAIN) with over $8.5+ billion of capital under management. Main Street primarily provides customized long-term debt and equity capital solutions to lower middle market companies and debt capital to private companies owned by or in the process of being acquired by a private equity fund. Main Street's portfolio investments are typically made to support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings and acquisitions of companies that operate in diverse industry sectors. Main Street seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams and generally provides "one stop" financing alternatives within its lower middle market investment strategy. Main Street seeks to partner with private equity fund sponsors and primarily invests in secured debt investments in its private loan investment strategy. Main Street's lower middle market companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million and Main Street’s private loan portfolio companies generally have annual revenues between $25 million and $500 million.

Main Street has consistently been ranked as a Top 100 Place to Work in Houston (ranked in the total 100 in 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022 within the small-company ranking category by the Houston Chronicle). Additionally, Main Street was listed on the Houston Chronicle’s “CHRON100” top performing Houston-based publicly-traded companies.

Trust, friendliness, conscientiousness, and fun are embedded in Main Street’s culture. We sponsor regular activities for our employees, which we believe help create personal friendships, bonds and workplace happiness. We strive to be more than just an office for our employees. We work to create meaningful experiences for our employees where they are allowed to be themselves and connect with their peers. This promotes collaboration and drives individual and firm wide performance. Culture is the secret ingredient to Main Street’s 20 years of success as a publicly traded principal investment firm. We are a strong and healthy workplace and believe in consistently rewarding top talent.

We’re currently looking for a Staff Accountant that can bring their technical accounting and reporting competence, attention to detail, strong work ethic and organizational skills to our team. We are looking for a highly motivated self starter with a positive, results oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will excel in a deadline sensitive environment, consistently delivering efficient and effective outcomes while fostering teamwork across the organization.

Position Summary

This position will be engaged as a member of the corporate accounting, reporting, and planning team and has the potential for professional growth and advancement in the intermediate and long-term future. This role offers the opportunity to further develop accounting and reporting skills, as well as financial planning and analysis skills, in a unique and dynamic industry.

Responsibilities

• Process and code accounts payable invoices to support timely and accurate vendor payments
• Review and reconcile AMEX transactions, uploading activity accurately into the accounting system
• Perform general ledger (GL) accounting activities, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and quarterly expense accruals
• Prepare and maintain amortization schedules for prepaid and capitalized costs, and complete related balance sheet reconciliations
• Track receivables, work-in-process (WIP), and deposit activity for portfolio companies, providing timely financial information to deal teams
• Update interest schedules for monthly ACH payments
• Prepare weekly balance sheet recaps and assist with variance analysis
• Reconcile check run data to vendor records on a routine basis to confirm accurate payment processing
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes and contribute to process improvement efforts
• Support SEC reporting activities, including preparation of Forms 10-K and 10-Q
• Support SBA reporting requirements, including Forms 468 and 1031
• Prepare internal management reports and assist with financial analysis
• Assist with the preparation of investor and analyst presentation materials and supporting schedules
• Review vendor data periodically to support annual Form 1099 preparation and distribution
• Support internal and external audit requests by gathering and organizing required documentation
• Complete special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned by management
• Participate in initiatives to enhance accounting systems and improve process efficiency

Skills/ Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred (Master’s in Accounting or MBA is a plus)
• Must exhibit a strong work ethic and be willing and able to complete projects accurately under tight deadlines
• Should be detail oriented
• Should exhibit critical thinking qualities and problem-solving abilities
• Should exhibit strong organizational skills
• Should exhibit strong excel skills

Why join Main Street’s growing team?

Unique and differentiated lower middle market investment strategy

Supportive and dynamic team-based work environment

At Main Street, we’re committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day. Our competitive compensation package includes bonus opportunities and restricted stock awards, along with fully employer paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability coverage. Employees start with 15 days of paid time off, enjoy 12 company holidays, and receive an immediate 401(k) employer match beginning the first of the month following their hire date—without any vesting schedule.

We proudly support professional development by covering licensing and continuing education costs, and we provide 100% company paid parking and access to an on site gym. Additional benefits include a Scholarship Program for dependents, volunteer time off to participate in charitable and volunteer activities, paid parental leave, and access to back-up caregiving services, among many other perks designed to support your well being and success.

Location

Our Corporate Office is in a premier office building in the Uptown/ Galleria area in Houston, Texas (1300 Post Oak Blvd, 8th Floor, Houston, TX 77056).

Our Commitment

Main Street Capital Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and its employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories.