RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct all phases of audit planning, fieldwork, and report drafting audit projects.
• Communicate with management during the audit planning, fieldwork, closing and reporting phase.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial and operational processes.
• Draft audit reports, providing a clear description of the issues and ensuring they are fully supported by the test work.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Management
• Working towards or possess a CPA or CIA

Division of a publicly traded company.

Job Functions: 

• Assist in weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting
• Assist in the preparation of budgets/forecasts and variance analysis and consolidate total division wide budgets/forecasts
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting from the operations. Prepare specialized reports as needed by management
• Coordinate SOX testing and following improvement implementation
• Maintain SOX control environment and handle all SOX related issues

Background/Experience:

• S. degree in Finance or Accounting
• One to three years of financial experience in a high pace environment with multi-unit organizational structure
• Proficient in PC Applications, including expert skills in Excel
• Knowledge of Hyperion
• Good analytical skills, comprehension of user needs, logical thinking process and attention to detail
• Experience working with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls, previous consulting experience preferred
• Fast learner – can adapt well and quickly to a new situation, with a focus on solutions

EXCEL knowledge important

Job Responsibilities:

1. Sending out monthly budget vs. actual reports and detailing variance thresholds.
2. Performing various internal audit functions.
3. Assisting in the annual budget process (August thru May).
4. Assisting 7-year plan model.
5. Act as a backup for certain Treasury department functions.
6. On boarding of new employees as it relates to procurement and other financial operations policies and procedures.
7. Grant accounting / maintain banking relationships. 
8. Assist in other reporting duties and other duties.

Projects:

1. Developing monthly reports to send to department administrators, deans, and directors.
2. Creating an employee on boarding process.
3. Implementing procurement policies and procedures.

Education: 
Accounting, Finance or Economics Degree

YES!!!!!

The Houston Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), a short-term leading indicator for regional production, registered 51.1 in October, signaling economic expansion in metro Houston for the first month since December ’14, according to the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management-Houston (ISM-Houston). The PMI has risen steadily since June, last registering 48.5 in September.

Click to access Purchasing_Managers_Index.pdf

Overview: 

Nominate and monitor operational activities on the assigned pipelines and gathering systems. Scope includes managing operational balancing points and meeting industry deadlines. Monitor and manage imbalances, taking corrective actions when required to minimize financial exposure to the business.
Review bulletin boards and communicate items relevant to the business. Stay current of industry news via publications and professional networking activities.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the assigned regional pipelines, gathering systems, producers and end-users.

Assist Back Office and counterparties in reconciliation efforts of pipeline imbalances and invoicing discrepancies. Scope includes proving all necessary reports and statement which support billing and payment activities.

Assist other internal groups as requested. Scope includes providing all necessary reports and statements supporting relevant operational activities.

Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of an effective internal control system. Carry out operational activities in accordance with internal policies and procedures and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulation.

Participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotation. Scope includes monitoring operational activities and communicating with counterparties, pipelines, gathering systems and internal staff as required.

Requirements: 

Undergraduate degree in economics, finance,engineering, accounting or general business

1 plus years of experience in Oil & Gas (settlements, LNG, scheduling, pipeline, gathering systems)

Our client is looking for a Controller to become the future leader of the Accounting & Finance team. We are looking for an experienced, small to mid size company Controller, with aspirations of being the CFO some day. The ideal candidate will be a natural leader, who truly cares about mentoring and training their staff. The company is located in Humble and has amazing tenure! There are approximately 10 people in Accounting, but this Controller will also be involved in Operations, IT, Credit and HR. A CPA is required for this role. The company is always looking towards the future and just launched their E commerce website.

Overview: 
Month end and annual financial statements
Quarterly reporting
Review Journal Entries
General ledger account analysis and reconciliations
Company budget
Work property tax consultants, insurance companies and CPA firm.
Prepare monthly sales tax reports
Inventory Accounting

Required: 
CPA
Manufacturing / Distribution background
Public Accounting preferred
15 plus years of experience

Great benefits! Competitive Pay! Family oriented corporate culture.

Click to access Economy_at_a_Glance.pdf

Better Times Ahead? — The worst may be over for the energy industry. The price of crude has more than doubled from its February trough. The North American drilling fleet has added more than 150 rigs over the past five months. Announcements of layoffs in the oil patch are less frequent. And bellwether companies, like Halliburton and Schlumberger, reported profits―albeit small ones―in the third quarter.

But other sectors of Houston’s economy continue to struggle. Construction has tapered off. Retail sales have slipped. Vehicle purchases are at their lowest level in five years. Sales tax collections trail last year’s pace. Fewer passengers are flying out of Bush Intercontinental Airport. And million-dollar homes go unsold in The Woodlands.

Continue reading: http://www.houston.org/pdf/research/quickview/Economy_at_a_Glance.pdf

Age: The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro area has one of the youngest populations among its peers. The median age in Houston is 34.1 years. That means that half of all residents are younger and half are older than 34.1 years. The median age for the nation as a whole is 37.8 years. Houston’s young population translates into a large supply of entry-level and earlycareer workers to meet local hiring needs, a substantial base of consumers entering their household formation and wealth-acquisition years, and a larger population more open to social change.

Age, Part II: Senior citizens represent a smaller share of Houston’s population. Only one in 10 Houston residents is over the age of 65 compared to one in seven in San Francisco, New York and Boston, and one in five in Tampa. Seniors are less likely to be in the workforce, thus less likely to contribute to the region’s economic growth. They also tend to have lower incomes, make fewer purchases, pay lower taxes, and place greater demands on infrastructure, social services and health care.

Educational Attainment: Though Houston has made progress in recent years, the region’s educational attainment lags behind that of its peers. When corporations consider a city for a relocation or major capital investment, a well-educated workforce is as important as a low cost of doing business and well-developed infrastructure. The Texas Workforce Commission recently forecast Houston-area employment will add 700,000 jobs between ’14 and ’24, with roughly one-third of the newly created jobs requiring a high-school diploma and slightly more than one-third requiring education beyond high school. However, the lack of a welleducated workforce could result in occupational shortages and inhibit the region’s growth.

Race: Houston’s racial profile is the most diverse of the major metros. While San Francisco has a large Asian community, few blacks live in the metro area. While Miami has a large Hispanic population, the metro has few Asians. In Minneapolis, whites still account for more than three-fourths of all residents. Houston’s ethnic diversity has long been a strength for the region, providing cultural, business and civic opportunities not available in less diverse metros.

Employment Outlook Brightens — The Houston metro area added 14,500 jobs in September, according to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). While the reported job growth is a bit above historic patterns, it’s not substantially higher. Over the past 25 years, September job gains have ranged from 5,000 to 18,000, averaging 10,000. The average of the past five years is 13,100. In the 12 months ending September ’16, the region has created 20,100 jobs. The data suggest that the low point of the current downturn occurred May ’16, when the region’s 12-month gain was just 3,200 jobs. Not once in the recent downturn has the 12-month change been negative.

The bulk of the September growth (18,800 jobs) occurred in local public education, a subsector of local government. Over the past 10 years, local education has added an average of 16,500 jobs in the month. Given Houston’s recent population growth and the current stage of the business cycle—public education always lags every other sector by a year or two— September’s robust job growth is not surprising.

Houston benefited from the 1,600 jobs added in health care in September. That sector continues to generate employment opportunities. As long as people continue to move here, have babies here, and grow old here, that sector should continue to add jobs.

Construction also added 1,600 jobs in September, but growth in the sector will taper off in the coming months as the office, multi-family and chemical plant construction booms wind down.

The loss of only 300 jobs in manufacturing, a sector that cut 2,000 to 3,000 jobs a month in ’15 and early ’16, suggests the worst may be over for manufacturing.

Job losses in wholesale, retail trade, finance, insurance, real estate, and other services partly offset gains in the other sectors.

Retail always loses jobs in September before adding them back in October, November and December. The weakness in wholesale is symptomatic of the weakness in the energy sector and energy-related manufacturing.

The drop in finance employment is part of ongoing restructuring as the industry tries to remain profitable in a low-interest environment. The losses in accommodation and food services are no surprise. Like retail, the sector always loses jobs in September before adding them back over the remainder of the year.

Description of Job Duties:

• Assist in the monitoring of existing managers of the public and private investments portfolios.
• Prepare reports for the routine review of asset class level performance.
• Assist in the screening and due diligence process for new managers.
• Document the manager due diligence process.
• Assist with the development of and maintenance of asset class models and databases.
• Participate in investment research projects from asset allocation to security level review.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for quarterly board meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree. MBA or CFA designation is a plus.

Experience Required: 2 plus years of experience preferably at an investment firm, investment bank, or consulting firm.

When it comes to job interviews, how you act can make as much of a difference as what you say.

While interviewers consciously take note of the answers you provide, your body language reveals subconscious clues to your personality and attitude.

So how do you ensure that your body language is giving off the right vibes? A Quora thread discussed just that, answering the question: “What are some great psychology tips, tricks, and techniques that I can use during a job interview that will increase my chances of getting any job?”

We rounded up the best responses to help you nail your next job interview. Here are seven psychological tricks to amp up your chances:

1. Warm up

“When you get there early, go to the bathroom and warm your hands, either under hot water or under a hand dryer,” suggests Susan Bearry. “Dry, warm hands inspire confidence. Cold, clammy hands are a big unconscious turn-off.” Putting yourself in the right mindset from the start will calm your nerves and help you focus.

2. Mirror their movements

Mirroring your interviewer’s hand gestures and breathing subtly shows them you’re on the same page, says Quora user Zambelli Sylar Federico. But remember, it’s more understated than flat-out copying their every move, which would likely come across as creepy. “They scratch their nose with left hand, you touch your face with right hand. They cross their legs, you cross legs the opposite way,” Federico explains.

3. Take your time

You might feel compelled to answer each question right away, but don’t be afraid to take a few seconds to collect your thoughts. Not only will your answer sound more articulate, but you’ll sound more confident to your interviewer. “It communicates to people that you know your own value. The vibe is that of someone who knows that what they have to say is worth the extra wait,” Tim Chi says.

4. Watch your body language

A nervous habit, such as cracking your knuckles or playing with your pen, can give the wrong impression to your interviewer. For example, avoid crossing your arms. “This gives off the vibe that you’re closing in on yourself and not willing to understand,” warns Melinda Edwards. Similarly, don’t fidget too much. “This makes the interviewer uncomfortable, because they see how restless you are,” she adds.

5. Bond with your interviewer

Finding common ground with your interviewer creates a personal connection that makes you more memorable and likeable. “Subtly compliment your interviewer on the questions he or she asks, or on some aspect of their personality,” Susan Bearry says. “Try to find something that will bond you, such as commenting on pictures of his or her family, or sports teams.”

6. Visualize your ideal interview

John Sannicandro recommends picturing yourself nailing the interview starting a few days beforehand. “Rehearse how you want to feel emotionally during the interview and get into that resourceful state many times during the days before,” he says. “You will be better able to tap into that state when it counts.” For example, if your nerves cause you to blurt out the first answer you think of, visualize yourself giving calm, composed responses — it will help you get into that mindset on the big day.

7. Read facial cues

Your interviwer’s body language can provide valuable feedback to how the interview is going if you learn to read it correctly. For example, if they lock eyes with you, they’re probably expecting you to elaborate more, says Quora user Abhishek A. Singh. Picking up on these nuances will help you tailor your responses to keep the interview on track.

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Read the original article published on Business Insider.

The Operations Analyst will support field operations and perform duties associated with operational accounting, primarily related to the payroll/billing/ticketing system and purchase order tracking.  The Operations Analyst will also perform professional level human resources work.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Verify and maintain weekly billing/payroll/ticketing system in Excel as it transitions into TMW
• Verify and maintain weekly payroll/time entry spreadsheet and email HR for weekly payroll
• Process purchase orders for equipment orders, which includes ensuring proper approval
• Maintain our preventative maintenance program, PMExpert
• Prepare invoices and distribute for approvals to customers
• Become a super-user of new billing/payroll/ticketing system that is currently being implemented (TMW) – assist in implementation, as needed
• Update/add new drivers, leases and contracts into TMW as needed
• Manage the employee on-boarding process, including preparing new hire paperwork, scheduling drug screens, completing background checks, sending notifications, etc.
• Assist with the development; implementation and testing of processes and controls to ensure continued SOX compliance

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience administering an integrated billing/payroll/ticketing system
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs

• 9/80 work schedule
• 3 Weeks PTO + 8 Holidays
• 10% 401K match

SUMMARY

Senior Financial Reporting Analyst prepares the Company’s internal and external financial statements and the related disclosures, and provides technical support on selected accounting and disclosure matters in accordance with US GAAP and management reporting requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Internal Reporting : Manage the timely and accurate delivery of  monthly Management reporting package, including:
• Prepare and review financial statements and related schedules to be included in the monthly financial reporting package.
• Compile and review monthly and quarterly variance analysis to explain significant variances in financial statement accounts, utilizing input from the respective account owners in the Accounting department.
• External Reporting : Manage the timely and accurate delivery of quarterly and annual accounting reports and financial statements under US GAAP for reporting to investors and debt holders, including:
• Prepare and review financial statement schedules
• Draft supporting tables/schedules to Notes to Financial Statements and update disclosures based on authoritative accounting guidance.
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain required information for the Notes to Financial Statements.
• Annual Audit : Coordinate with external auditors to ensure a successful, efficient annual audit process for multiple entities, including:
• Coordinate internal PBCs with other departments.
• Draft and review accounting schedules and memos supporting reporting applied in financial statements.
• Evaluate the audit status to ensure deadlines are met.
• Accounting Research/Implementation : Support research of accounting and reporting issues and stay current with all accounting and reporting requirements that could impact the financial statements, including:
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of accounting and reporting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Review complex accounting entries prepared by accounting team members, as necessary, to ensure compliance with authoritative accounting guidance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required, Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant
• Big 4 and Oil and Gas experience preferred
• Minimum of four years of business and accounting experience, including
• Minimum of 3 years audit (public accounting) or 3 years public company financial reporting or planning experience, preferably in the energy industry
• Minimum of 2 years senior/lead experience
• Experience with OGSYS preferred
• Strong accounting skills, strong writing skills, and intermediate knowledge of US GAAP

Responsibilities

• Daily Wire Transfer Process
• Compile Monthly Bank Account Analysis allocations
• Deposit checks
• Compile Weekly/Monthly Management Reporting
• Compile Monthly/Quarterly Wire Analytics
• Document Desk Procedures
• Wire Liaison between Business Unit and Bank
• Assist with Yearly Bank Account Audit
• Assist with Internal Audit
• Maintain master bank account file in TMS system
• Maintain bank account file folders and file room
• Set up wire transfer templates

Requirements

• 1- 3 years cash management/wire payment experience
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work with high level of initiative
• Strong proficiency level in MS Office applications (Word, Outlook & Excel)