Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Houston office - Houston, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Description
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 role is based in our Houston headquarters and in-office Monday-Friday.
What you will do
The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for multiple aspects of marketing services in support of our firm-wide marketing / business development plan. This requires someone who can work in a fast-paced office taking direction from various leaders and have the ability to work self-directed. Must be a team player, capable and willing to wear many hats. In addition, a quick learner with a positive attitude is important. The selected candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented and have above average technology skills. Being flexible with a "can do" attitude will be essential.

• Collaborate with Marketing Specialist to regularly post on LinkedIn and other selected social media platforms.
• Data input into CRM on a consistent basis from Partners, Managing Partner and Marketing Specialist's requests.
• Assemble sales decks as requested.
• Conduct competitor, geographic and industry research as requested by Marketing Specialist.
• Research and order industry publications and subscriptions applicable for researching potential clients.
• Interface with partners and internal stakeholders to obtain necessary information for proposal responses.
• Print, scan, copy and bind documents as requested.
• Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and other media for speaking engagements and presentations.
• Oversee internal communications, including emails and SharePoint, in coordination with the Production department.
• Draft and distribute press releases to highlight significant milestones.
• Obtain monthly employee Birthday & Anniversary listing, create PDF's for office display and graphics for SharePoint posts.
• Create letters/forms and mail merges for drip campaigns and webinars.
• Assist with keeping boilerplate content and client service professionals' biographies updated.
• Assist with training for staff related to CRM and MS Suite related to marketing as needed.
• Coordinate updates to the firm's website and online presence, ensuring consistency in messaging and branding.
• Collaborate with the recruiting team on monthly newsletters and provide event support as needed.
• Support various administrative tasks, including coordinating meetings and events, such as client lunch-and-learns, tradeshow appearances, and seminars.
• Assist with pipeline meeting preparation.
• schedule/reschedule Pipeline Meetings, firmwide Town Halls, assist with certifications (National Minority Supplier Development Council, Small Business Association, etc.).
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities and assignments.
• As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.

Qualifications
What you will need

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business Administration or related field required.
• At least one year of prior marketing experience is required.
• CRM knowledge strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) preferred but not required.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Eagerness to learn and be coached.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized and dedicated to meeting deadlines.
• Able to self-manage multiple tasks and follow-through on assignments.
• Attention to detail is required for effective support in the areas of correspondence and documentation.

What we offer

• 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.