What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Staff Accountant position at McConnell Jones?
Who we are
At McConnell Jones, we aim to be a catalyst for positive growth fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As the 2nd largest African American owned CPA firm in the U.S., we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity—nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background. The diversity of our people empowers the diversity of our client solutions, as captured by the firm’s tagline, Diverse Thinking | Unique Perspectives.
Our Mission: To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.
Our Vision: To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.
Our Values: Creativity, Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability
This position will be based in Houston with 3 days per week in-office required.
What you will do
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Experienced Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in Houston. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our growing firm, where you will play a crucial role in managing payroll, general ledger, and various accounting functions. The position requires flexibility, adaptability and ability to respond to changes in our dynamic environment! Leverage your ability to handle a variety of tasks and challenges with a positive attitude and a continuous improvement approach. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to new accounting applications and automated systems.
- Process bi-weekly payroll and complete all necessary reports and entries for payroll processes.
- Assist with completing labor to payroll reconciliations.
- Process complex accounts payable benefit invoices monthly.
- Assist with other accounts payable items and serve as backup when needed.
- Complete monthly benefit clearing account reconciliations and communicate benefit invoice issues with HR.
- Serve as backup with entering daily cash receipts in CCH Axcess and Costpoint.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
- Complete monthly and/or quarterly G/L account reconciliations and prepare adjustments/journal entries in Costpoint and supporting schedules with documentation.
- Assist with tracking and maintaining monthly fixed asset schedule and making depreciation entries into Costpoint.
- Assist in the quarterly and year-end financial closing process and produce supporting schedules.
- Assist with responding to inquiries from firm wide managers in response to billing, WIP, and adjustments needed in CCH Axcess.
- Provide backup support for billing/receivables.
- Assist with property tax renditions.
- Assist employees with expense report issues/questions.
- Assist with creating clients and projects in CCH Axcess.
- As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.
What you will need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 2 – 3 years of Accounting Experience.
- Working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
- Expert ability and use of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Experience with accounting application systems (Deltek Costpoint and/or CCH Axcess preferred).
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
- Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
What we offer
- Hybrid and remote (determined by position) work arrangements available.
- Stipend reimbursement for home office equipment, cell phone and home internet.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) is awarded each pay period.
- 11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
- Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date.
- Company paid Long Term Disability.
- Company paid Life Insurance.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- 401k with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
- CPA and professional license & certification bonus.
- CPA exam review benefit with Becker CPA.
- Certification Reimbursement for CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA.
- CPE paid for 40 hours per year.
- Paid Volunteer Time Off.
- Fitness center available to Houston office employees.
- Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
McConnell & Jones is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment-qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.
