Accounting Specialists

Job Description

Accounting Specialist | Municipal Accounts & Consulting, L.P.

The Tone:
This is an early career, full-time role at Municipal Accounts & Consulting, L.P. The specific location is not detailed, but the company operates from five offices statewide. MAC is an established accounting and bookkeeping firm with over 40 years of experience serving small government entities, recognized for its stability, Christ-centered values, and consistent annual growth. This junior-level position serves as a launchpad into a long-term career track, offering multiple paths for professional advancement. Accounting Specialists contribute to a team of over 115 purpose-driven employees, making a meaningful impact every day by providing essential financial support and clear communication to government clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Undisclosed; company operates from five offices statewide
• Team: Part of an accounting team, collaborating with Directors and various external consultants
• Mission: Deliver expert accounting and financial management services to small government entities, ensuring compliance and clear communication
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications, QuickBooks

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting: Prepare monthly financial reports for assigned clients, adhering strictly to GASB accounting standards and established deadlines.
• Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis and present findings to Directors during monthly board meetings.
• Reconciliation: Post deposits, reconcile bank statements for all funds, and ensure accurate reconciliation of accounts receivables and payables.
• Planning: Develop comprehensive annual operating budgets and long-term cash flow forecasts for various clients.
• Compliance: Process client payroll and prepare essential quarterly and annual tax filings, including 941s, W-2s, W-3s, 940s, and 1099s.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Experience: 1–3 years of accounting experience, where relevant accounting internships are considered a valuable asset.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to bridge technical accounting concepts with non-accountant audiences; exceptional detail orientation and the capacity to manage competing deadlines effectively; ability to remain calm and detail-focused in high-volume, time-sensitive situations; effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Bonus: A Master’s degree is preferred; experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software is a plus.