Accounting Clerk

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 largest majority African American\-owned and controlled public accounting 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, AccountabilityPosition required to be Houston based and hybrid with 2 days/week in office.

What you will do

Our Accounting Clerk is part of a small internal Accounting team for our well\-established mid\-size CPA firm. In this role, you will support a variety of day to day accounting functions that help keep our operations running smoothly.

• Accounts payable, including daily processing and data entry, processing disbursements to vendors, and responding to vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assist with yearly 1099 preparation and related reporting.
• Process employee expense reports and credit card expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist employees with expense report questions and provide support as needed.
• Enter daily cash receipts in CCH Axcess and Costpoint, maintaining accurate records.
• Assist business units in collection of outstanding Accounts Receivable and follow up on aging items.
• Support the team with other responsibilities and duties as assigned by Manager or Controller.
• As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.

What you will need

• Associate’s degree in Accounting with 1 – 3 years of experience preferred
• In\-lieu of Associate’s Accounting Degree, non\-accounting Associate’s degree plus 3\-5 years of accounting experience preferred; In\-lieu of Associate’s Degree, High School diploma with 5\-7 plus years solid basic accounting experience required.
• Working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and CCH Axcess preferred.
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong analytical skills.
• 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.
• We are committed to helping you thrive. Our wellness programs offer comprehensive tools, resources, and support to ensure you can be your best self.

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.