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Apply online at http://www.cfstaffing.com – Houston office or email me at dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

AP/AR Manager: 

• Oversee a staff of (6)
• Manage AP Process
• Process payments into Healthport
• Accounting Degree is a plus!
• Previous management experience is required. Personality fit is essential for this client.
• Up to $33/hr.
• Location: Downtown!

 

Sr. Staff Accountant: 

• CPA is a must
• 2 – 3 years of accounting exp.
• Up to $35/hr.
• Location: Downtown!
• Net suite is a huge plus!

 

Financial Controller: (Catholic Charities)

• Non-Profit accounting experience is a must. CPA is a must
• $50 – $55/hr.
• Oversee a team of 8 and all accounting operations (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll)
• Prepare reports to summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position.
• Oversee, supervise and manage all general ledger activity.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end close process.
• Direct preparation of company budget.
• Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Advise management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.
• Arrange for audits of company’s accounts.
• Location: Midtown!

Controller – Grants Billing: 

• Non-Profit accounting experience is a must. CPA is a must
• $50 – $55/hr.
• Performs complex, technical accounting tasks in one or more accounting functions, including but not limited to, oversight of grants financial reporting and billing, general ledger maintenance, and annual audit.
• The work involves planning, organizing, and prioritizing workflow; requires interacting with other internal and external representatives, and the ability to research, understand, and apply State and Federal laws, agencies’ requirements, rules, and regulations.
• Location: Midtown! 

SEC guru with XBRL tagging experience

• Pay up to $55/hr.
• Senior-level experience with 10-K, 10-Q, IFRS experience is a huge plus
• Oracle, Hyperion, SmartView
• Experience with W Desk, Web Fillings
• Location: Northwest Houston!

Sr. Payroll Processor 

• Pay up to $22/hr.
• Administer withholding and filing of quarterly reports- single state and multi-state employees
• W-2 and 1099 preparation
• Payroll tax calculation and remittance to applicable state and federal agencies
• Processing, remittance and administration of voluntary and court-ordered withholdings and deductions
• Assist with related special projects, as required
• Location: Stafford!

QuickBooks Accountant 

• Pay up to $22/hr.
• Review journal entries for accuracy
• extract payroll uploads out of Prism Payroll System
• Export into Excel
• Heavy bank reconciliations
• Location: Stafford!

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Overview:

 

• Assistance in the preparation of the Form 10-Q, 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the preparation of various quarterly and annual footnotes and disclosures
• Assistance in the preparation of quarterly earnings release tables and schedules
• Maintenance and update of XBRL
• Preparation of analyses and corresponding journal entries including, but not limited to, stock-based compensation, shares outstanding and interest rate swap valuation
• Preparation of various periodic governmental reports
• Preparation of weekly/monthly bank reconciliations of key cash accounts
• Preparation of cash flow statements for foreign subsidiaries

   

Basic/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• CPA eligible
• Two years of relevant experience
• Experience with GAAP financial statements
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel and Word)

Desired Qualifications:

• Licensed CPA (or in process)
• Experienced in public accounting
• Hands-on experience in SEC and other reporting requirements
• Exposure to IFRS and XBRL

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision, Life, Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

   

 

Highlights! 
– 90K to 105K annually
– High visibility to upper management
– International exposure
– Stable Company (70+ years of existence)
– This role will be a succession plan for the SEC manager
– 4%+ match on 401K
– Stock options possible once market turns

Requirements:
– Accounting degree
– SEC reporting or Oilfield services experience
– Major ERP experience
– Problem solving mentality
– 5-8 yrs experience

Job details:

• The development and presentation of financial statements in conformance with US GAAP and IFRS for governmental agencies, management and outside auditors
• Preparation and verification of financial information contained in Earnings Press Releases
• Preparation and verification of Earnings Book used in each quarter’s Earnings Call
• Ensure that all required filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are completed timely and accurately

Apply online at: http://www.cfstaffing.com

JOB DUTIES                                                             

• Perform multi-level analysis of locations from various perspectives such as geographic location, sales volume, profitability to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare analysis on various P&L and cash components, such as operating expenses and capital expenditures. Participate in the process and management of the capital process.
• Research variances from forecast in weekly/monthly/quarterly results working with various departments to determine if trends warrant changes to forecast.
• Participate in the monthly financial reporting processes, supporting managers in the completion of reporting and variance analysis. Maintain and improve format and flexibility of reporting efficiencies.
• Assist in the budget and forecast process. Forecast future revenue and expenditures to establish cost structures. Maintain budget and forecast information in the accounting system.
• Evaluate profit and cost efficiencies in various areas of the organization as needed.
• Develop, maintain and distribute ad hoc reports and financial models as needed.
• Identify trends in financial performance and provide suggestions for improvement.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• One to three years’ experience in financial analysis. 
• Accounting/GAAP knowledge.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

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First impressions matter

Remember, you only have one chance to make a great first impression! Meredith Woods, Staffing Manager of CFS Bethesda, agrees that it’s important to introduce yourself with confidence. Whether you are meeting the CEO or the receptionist, greet everyone with a smile and respect. Also, your colleagues will take note of the effort you put into meeting them, so be sure to put yourself out there.

Don’t forget to ask questions

Landing your first professional job out of college is a big deal. Although you may feel you know everything, navigating the real world isn’t as easy as navigating a college campus. Patrick Senn, Managing Director of CFS Minneapolis, says “often times we feel like asking for help or not immediately knowing the right answer to something can show weakness, but it is critical to ask for help.” You’re not supposed to know everything right away, and asking questions shows your eagerness to learn.

Take chances

You were chosen out of numerous applicants to do this job because someone believed in you. Now you have to take a chance on yourself and step outside of your comfort zone. Step up and tackle that new project. Volunteer to lead a new marketing strategy. Whatever it is, even if it scares you, look at it as a chance to grow and accelerate your career.

Accept feedback

The first 90 days at a new job generally serve as an evaluation period. When working on your first big project or submitting that first proposal, you are likely to receive some feedback. John Jameson, Executive Recruiter of CFS Chicago, advises that you “view all constructive feedback as criticism, then learn to recognize the true value of it.”

When a manager advises you of a mistake you’ve made, it’s easy to be taken aback or even offended, but you need to remember that mistakes happen. The key is to utilize the valuable feedback and use it to grow. Your manager’s knowledge and experience is an amazing resource.

Never burn bridges

Through the course of your career, you’ll meet a lot of people at the office, work functions, networking events, and more. These connections will prove useful when you want to transition out of your current role. “It is very rare now for someone to start their career and then retire from the same organization. With this being said, your reputation/personal brand is very important and you don’t want that tarnished by burning bridges with your current employer,” explains Senn.

Say “Thank You”

Senn also adds that there is a lot that goes into training/developing/mentoring a new employee, and sometimes you need to take a step back to realize that you should be saying “thank you”. Your manager is giving up their time to make an investment in you and your future, and saying “thank you” is the easiest way to show your gratitude.

Prepare your own lunch

It’s easy to think that you’ll be able to eat out more often when you start your career. Think again. Being that this is your first “real” job, you should still maintain a budget. This isn’t to say that you should skip the lunch outings with coworkers, but instead just do them sparingly. Your health, your waistline, and your wallet will thank you.

What were some of the lessons you learned when you started your career? We want to hear them! Leave us your story in the comments below.

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This is the way I feel!

 

Are you passionate about the non profit community? Are you eager to learn? Do you love to ask questions? Do you want to learn about the operations of a non profit? Then you may be the perfect fit for this Non Profit Staff Accountant role! 

Overview

•  Assists with Month End Close
• Prepare various general ledger account reconciliations and variance explanations
• Assist with quarter end review and annual audit schedules
• Verifies and posts details of transactions to computer systems, spreadsheets and databases.
• Prepares deposits, checks, reports and other records and reviews them
• Reconciles accounts and recommends resolution for discrepancies
• Prepares journal entries
• Responds to inquiries from vendors

• Acts as back up for CFO, Assistant Director of Accounting, and Database Coordinator
• Communicates effectively in both written and verbal
• Uses initiative and flexibility in making decisions

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting from accredited four year college or university
• 1 to 2 years general accounting experience
• Basic knowledge of commonly-used accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to process work with accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to make appropriate decisions

Benefits

• 100% medical paid for employee
• 100K life insurance paid for employee
• 4.5% match on 401K
• Over 3 weeks of Vacation / PTO
• Tuition reimbursement

Downtown Houston

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Logging on to bank and print Lockbox Deposits.
• Processing Domestic Wires on Elite.
• Processing Lockbox Batches and preparing Auto Credit Loads.
• Process STALE write-offs weekly.
• Receiving, Reading & Responding to e-mails.
• Lead responsible for filing and offsite storage for A/R deposits.
• When no payment data is provided communicate with client via vendor processing websites, calling, e-mailing billing, file worksite, and internet for information.
• Prepare & key daily-in house deposits and back-up.
• Preparing refunds for duplicate and over payments.
• Reconcile JPMorgan access online report with system to confirm all debit/credits recorded, and at month end.
• Process PosPay 3 times daily and notify Supervisor I Assistant Supervisor of any issues, work to rectify issues .
• Monthly A/R meetings to discuss department issues.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by A/R and Billing Manager; A/R Supervisor.
• Scanning monthly deposits and attach to file imaging.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, and write at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent; basic knowledge of accounting principles. 
• Approximately two to three years of on the job experience in a business or accounting environment.
• Strong aptitude in organizational skills, problem solving and research.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written; internally and externally.
• Must have intermediate excel & word skill level, accuracy, dependability, and detail oriented.

 

 

Newly acquired company located in Phoenix, AZ. 100% private equity owned. Looking for experienced CFO with M&A, previous private equity, and manufacturing experience. 40M dollar company.

Base, Bonus & Equity!

Email dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Responsibilities:

Report to the CEO as well as the Board of Directors on financial and strategic matters. Assist the CEO and Board in evaluating and implementing strategic initiatives. Provide the Board with annual budgets and monthly reporting packages.Manage relations with financial institutions. The company will finance working capital primarily with asset-backed bank lines. Candidate should have substantial experience interfacing with banks and manage bank relations.

Manage relations with key suppliers seeking to control raw material costs. Also, work with trucking vendors to maximize on-time delivery as well as control delivery costs.

Report to the CEO with regards to various operational improvements and assist the CEO in tracking the performance of these initiatives in monthly reports. Report to the President (Head of Sales) on customer-facing initiatives and track performance through monthly reports.

Work with private equity firm in diligence of acquisition opportunities and oversee the consolidation of those opportunities post-close

Eventually, oversee 3-4 regional controllers throughout the country that manage different regional P&L’s and standardize reporting amongst each region

Oversee Information Technology, Procurement, and Human Resources

CFO would be viewed as a critical member of the senior management team and would participate in the equity of the Company through equity warrants linked to performance and shareholder value. Annual cash compensation would include base salary + performance-based bonus. Salary range can adjust commensurate with background and experience of the candidate.

Preferred Skill Set:

Prior experience (10+ years) as CFO of a lower-mid market company with $50MM to $300MM of revenue where the CFO had to take a hands-on/entrepreneurial approach and had oversight of all financial areas (accounting, treasury, monthly KPI reporting, audit, strategy, bank loan covenant reporting and managing bank relationship)

Prior experience in the manufacturing space with a cost accounting background and experience implementing operational improvements regarding production capacity and production efficiency. Experience managing trucking/delivery logistics also preferred.

Prior experience dealing with private equity or other financial sponsor-backed companies that require the CFO to prepare budgets, build financial models, and prepare detailed monthly board reporting packages.

Experience dealing with banks and other financial institutions with regards to loan logistics, loan documentation and letters of credit.

Must be able to manage a 3-5 person accounting team and develop daily and monthly reporting procedures.