Junior Accountant

About the Role

MBN Enterprises LLC is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support our accounting team. You will help keep our financial records accurate and up to date, and you will work closely with accountants and senior accountants on daily tasks. This is a good entry-level position for someone who is eager to learn and wants to build a career in accounting and finance.

Position Summary

As a Junior Accountant, you will assist the accounting team with day-to-day tasks so that financial transactions are recorded accurately and consistently. You will help with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance, and you may help prepare routine reports. You will also work with other departments to follow up on billing or vendor questions and keep records organized.

You will support the team during month-end close by helping with tasks under the guidance of senior accountants, but you will not be responsible for the close itself.

Key Responsibilities

• Help process accounts payable and general ledger transactions, including coding, posting, and organizing digital documents.
• Help keep the general ledger accurate by recording and reconciling daily transactions.
• Prepare supporting schedules and help reconcile account balances, with guidance on resolving any differences.
• Assist senior accountants with month-end and period-end tasks, such as gathering data, preparing journal entries, and compiling internal reports.
• Work with other departments to follow up on billing or vendor issues, keep records organized, and follow company accounting procedures.

Required Qualifications

• An associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Recent graduates are welcome to apply, or candidates with equivalent practical experience.
• Willingness to learn quickly, including new accounting processes, company policies, and financial software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook, and comfort working with numbers.
• Some familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems, such as QuickBooks Enterprise, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to manage several tasks and meet deadlines.
• A basic understanding of accounting principles and the accounts payable and receivable cycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry or knowledge of construction accounting, such as job costing, subcontractor billing, or project tracking.
• Experience supporting accounting work through an internship, coursework, or an entry-level role.
• Familiarity with account reconciliation and general ledger concepts.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams and vendors.
• A proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn, adapt, and suggest improvements to existing processes.

MBN Enterprises LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Because this is an on-site position, local candidates in Houston will be given priority.