| Industry News: Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that we’re already halfway through the first quarter of 2024. Let’s delve into the latest economic developments and examine the current conditions of both the U.S. and Houston economies, and how they might impact your career. In the U.S., we’ve seen strong GDP growth, a thriving job market, historically low unemployment rates, and a decrease in inflation. Meanwhile, in the Houston area, economic expansion continues, albeit at a slower rate compared to 2021 and 2022. Nevertheless, the unemployment rate remains at historic lows. Despite these positive indicators, in my view, the job market isn’t performing as well as the media suggests. While there are numerous job opportunities available, there’s also a scarcity of skilled workers. Additionally, many workers are reluctant to switch jobs due to market uncertainty, shifts from remote to hybrid or fully in-office roles, and stagnant salaries. The local job market isn’t booming, but it remains stable. Stay connected with me on LinkedIn for further updates and insights. I welcome all connection requests: Lets Link In! Looking for some excel short cuts? Check this out: Excel Shortcuts and Areas of Accounting Keep an eye out for more updates as we navigate the constantly evolving job market in the upcoming second quarter. JANUARY 2024 STATISTICS: National Unemployment Rate: 3.7 Greater Houston Unemployment Rate: 4.2 – last year 3.9 US Labor Participation Rate: 62.5% – All-time high January 2000: 67.3% Houston Manufacturing Index: 51.4 – down again Oil Rig Count: 619 – All-time high around 1900 in 2012! Price of Oil: WTI Crude 73.82; Brent Crude 79.1 |
List of Current Openings (www.cfstaffing.com):
| Industry | Title | Salary | Office | Location |
| Nonprofit | Controller | $170k – $180k | Hybrid | Belliare |
| Legal Services | FP&A Manager | $120K | Office | Clearlake |
| Legal Services | Sr. Accounting Analyst | $85-95K | Office | Clearlake |
| Fuel Distribution | Senior Inventory Accountant | $100k – $130k | Office | Cypress |
| Utilities | Staff Accountant | 65k-75k | Office | Cypress |
| Construction | AP Clerk | $20 – 22/hr. | Office | Dickinson |
| Nonprofit | AP Supervisor | 70k-75k | Hybrid | Downtown |
| O&G | Senior Revenue Accountant | 70k-95k + 15% Bonus | Hybrid (3) + 9/80 | Downtown |
| O&G | Production Reporting Supervisor | 100K-135K +20% Bonus | Hybrid (3) + 9/80 | Downtown |
| O&G | Marketing Analyst | 70k-95k + 15% Bonus | Hybrid (3) + 9/80 | Downtown |
| Environmental | Auditor | 70k-100k | Hybrid (3) | Downtown |
| O&G | Senior Accountant Financial Rep | $85-100k | Hybrid | Downtown |
| Real Estate | Senior Accountant | $90k – $95k w/ bonus | Hybrid | Downtown |
| Distribution | Full Charge Bookkeeper | $70-80k | Office | EADO |
| Nonprofit | CFO | $170k – $190k w/ 5k | Office | East |
| O&G | Staff Accountant | $60-65k | Office | Energy Corridor |
| O&G | Tax Accountant | $80-90k + bonus (10%) | Hybrid | Galleria |
| Tax | Senior Tax Accountant | $100k – $120k w/ bonus | Hybrid | Galleria |
| O&G | Senior Auditor | 90 to 104K | Hybrid | Galleria |
| Nonprofit | Director of Financial Operations &Reporting | 80k-90k | Office | Galleria |
| Nonprofit | Bookkeeper | 60k-70k | Office | Galleria |
| Deathcare | Senior Accountant x2 | $80 – 100K | Office | Galleria |
| Chemical Manufacturing | Accountant II | $88 – 92K | Hybrid | Galleria |
| Construction | AP Specialist (2 openings) | $25 – 30/hr. plus bonus | Office | Greenspoint |
| Construction | Staff Accountant | $65 – 75K + 8% bonus | Office | Greenway/Upper Kirby |
| CPA Firm | Auditor | 40 to 55K plus OT | Hybrid | GWP |
| Deathcare | HR/Payroll Specialist | $55k – $70k | Office | Heights |
| Nonprofit | Accountant/Payroll | $65 – 75K | Office | Heights |
| Higher Education | Controller | $125k – $134k | Hybrid | hilcroft / 59 |
| Manufacturing | Controller/small company CFO | $160K | Hybrid | Hobby Airport |
| Manufacturing | Controller | $150k – $165k | Hybrid | IAH |
| Manufacturing | Tax/Treasury Accountant | $80k – $100K | Hybrid | IAH |
| O&G | Senior Accountant Analyst | $85k | Office | Jersey Village |
| O&G | Senior Lease Accountant | $80k – $90k | Office | Jersey Village |
| Distribution | Senior GL Accountant | $75 – 90K + bonus | Office | Jersey Village |
| Construction | Accountant/Bookkeeper | $62K – 75K + bonus | Office | Jersey Village |
| Litigation support | AP Analyst | $55 – 60K | Hybrid | Jersey Village |
| Real Estate | Staff Accounant | 55k-70k | Office | Katy |
| Construction | Staff Accounant | 60 to 75K | Office | Kemah |
| Manufacturing | Accounts Payable | $16-$18/hr | Office | League City |
| Staffing | Global Payroll Manager | $110k – $120k w/ bonus | Hybrid | Memorial |
| Real Estate | Director of Finance | 150K-175K | Hybrid | Memorial |
| Real Estate | Accounting Manager | 120k plus bonus | Hybrid | Memorial |
| Manufacturing | Senior Accountant | $85 – 100K | Office | Memorial City |
| Nonprofit | Accounting Director | $90K | Office | Meyerland |
| Nonprofit | Staff/Senior Accountant | $70k – $85k | Office | Montrose |
| Manufacturing | Financial Analyst | 100 to 140K | Office | North |
| Trucking | Accounting Supervisor | $90-110k | Office | Pasadena |
| Telecomunnications | Corporate Controller | $140k – $150k /w bonus | Remote | Remote |
| CPA Firm | Tax Manager | 100 to 150K | Remote | Remote |
| CPA Firm | Senior Auditor / Manager | Remote | Remote | |
| EDUCATION | Accounting Manager | 90 to 1ook | Remote | Remote |
| Manufacturing/Medical | Financial Reporting Manager | $120 – 180K | Remote | Remote |
| Financial Services | Payroll Specialist/Bookkeeper | $70k – $75k | Office | River Oaks |
| Manufacturing | Accounting Director | $105 – 115K + 10% bonus | Hybrid | The Woodlands |
| O&G | Accountant / Bookkeeper | $70-100k | Office | Upper Kirby |
| Manufacturing | M&A Accountant | 70-95k | Hybrid | Waller |
| Real Estate | Accountant | $70k-$90k | Office | West U |
| Financial Services | Tax Office Administrator | $60k | Office | Westchase |
| Financial Services | Senior Tax Consultant | $60k-70k + bonus | Office | Westchase |
| O&G | AP Specialist (3 openings) | $25-26/hr | Hybrid (3/2) | Westchase |
| Tech | Assistant Controller | 145K plus | Hybrid | Westchase |
| Tech | Assistant Controller | 145K plus | Hybrid | Westchase |
| Tech | Controller | 150 to 160 plus 20% | Hybrid | Westchase |
| Manufacturing | FP&A Analyst | $85k – $100k | Hybrid | Willowbrook |
| Manufacturing | Accouting Manager (Controller) | $130k – $150k w/ bonus | Hybrid | Willowbrook |
| Manufacturing | Accounting Manager | $130K | Office 9/80 schedule | Willowbrook |
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