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About the Role
This junior-level role serves as a launchpad into a long-term career track with multiple paths for professional advancement. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly self-motivated professional who can master complex accounting systems quickly and possesses the communication skills necessary to bridge the gap between technical accounting and non-accountant audiences.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financial reports for assigned clients in strict compliance with GASB accounting standards and established deadlines.
- Conduct analysis and present findings to Directors during monthly board meetings.
- Post deposits/receipts and reconcile bank statements for all funds monthly.
- Reconcile accounts receivables and ensure the accurate coding of accounts payable.
- Prepare annual operating budgets and develop long-term cash flow forecasts for clients.
- Process payroll and prepare quarterly (941s) and annual filings (W-2s, W-3s, 940s, 1099s).
- Facilitate the closing of bond issues and track/disburse funds as needed.
- Correspond in a timely manner with clients, auditors, engineers, developers, attorneys, financial advisors, and other consultants.
- Maintain accuracy and timeliness in all deliverables during month-end closes and audit season.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 1–3 years of accounting experience (relevant Accounting internships a plus).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong 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.
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software a plus.
- Effective public speaker and skilled presenter.
- Comfortable translating financial data to non-financial audiences.
Skills
- Microsoft Office applications
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Detail-oriented
- Managing competing deadlines
- Working under pressure
- Staying calm
- Detail-focused
- Learning new software and tools
- QuickBooks
- Public speaking
- Presentation skills
- Translating financial data
Experience Level
- Junior level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Master's degree
About the Company
- Municipal Accounts & Consulting (MAC) is an established accounting and bookkeeping firm with 40+ years’ experience serving small government entities.
- MAC is a Christ-centered, statewide industry leader with 10%+ annual growth for 15+ years and a zero-layoff history.
- The team has grown to five offices, with over 115 purpose-driven employees committed to making a meaningful impact every day.