Description: 

• Record revenue, remit royalties and pay taxes for oil/gas sales associated with properties
• Record associated gas balancing entries and reconcile production versus revenue recorded.
• Review and process division of interest changes received from Land Administration and if necessary, reverse and rebook revenue associated with such changes.
• Monitor and reconcile accounts receivables.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare accounting entries.
• Invoice various purchasers for gas sales.
• Record Pipeline Imbalances and Cashouts.
• Reconcile Intercompany accounts related to assigned properties

• Planning and Execution of a  portfolio of  projects of similar of scope but varying in size depending on client’s
• Planning and Reviewing costing of new projects for  proposals; successful  startup  and execution of awarded projects including contract management, schedule management, management of changes, and occasional site
• Understanding of financial impacts against a project including; fiscal responsibility of project margins, billing of project milestones in conjunction with Accounting’s support
• Manages operational aspects of a project and scope. Reviews deliverables prepared by team before release to the client to insure quality is
• Minimize exposure and risk on project; enforces project

• Determines appropriate revenue recognition through earned value analysis, ensures timely and accurate invoicing with support from
• Accurately track and report profitability, revenue, margins, hours, expenses, Assures project legal documents are completed and signed
• Facilitates project meetings; insures that all action items, issues, and risks are closed in a timely Demonstrate good persuasive, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills in order to interact with suppliers and co-workers in a team-based environment.
• Handle any and all computer software that user might interface in a highly competent

• Anticipates problems and proactively solves complex problems using internal and external resources

My client, a global leader in the design & production of trade show exhibits is hiring a Staff Accountant for their headquarters in Sugar Land, TX! Starting salary will be $40-45K with annual increases based on performance.

Musts:

• Quickbooks – THIS IS A MUST!!
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• 1-5 years of accounting experience
• Open to doing more than just a job description (this person will handle general accounting-ap, ar, payroll, and some HR duties)
• Someone who is looking for a long-term position

Preferred:

• Decent tenure (the controller has been with the company for 12+ years; she started as a Staff Accountant out of school and worked her way up)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; would consider other Bachelor’s degrees
• Good communicator, but not a “Chatty Cathy”; they need to be able to read people’s personalities and work with them accordingly
• Someone who is outgoing, can handle stress, and work with little supervision (their direct supervisor works out of state, so they go back and forth on the phone)

Responsibilities:

• AP, AR, Payroll – booking entries & some processing
  • Most of the duties will probably be AP; approvals, check runs
• They may have to cover some front desk duties- they split this up among the staff and they take turns manning the desk during the lunch hour

Promotion opportunity:

• Could be promoted to Staff Accounting Manager

Interested? Contact me directly! dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Here you go! All of these apps are linked, so you only have to choose one. 

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dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
3 to 5 years of professional experience, preferably a mix of public accounting and industry

Preferred
Master’s degree in Accounting or similar advanced degree
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
Strong understanding of PeopleSoft ERP
Working knowledge of Hyperion Planning and Essbase

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Analyze Company operating results and develop revenue/expense variance reports and presentations for internal and external reporting.
• Liaise with business unit management to provide accounting support and management information analysis and recommendations.
• Participate in the month-end close process and support monthly close activities.
• Perform & review account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accuracy and validity of accounting transactions and company books and records.
• Perform special projects as assigned by management including design and implementation of internal financial reporting, identifying process improvement opportunities and suggesting potential solutions.
• Respond to internal and external auditor requests for support documentation.
• Support effective operation of company internal controls.
• Application of GAAP, internal accounting procedures and best practices in support of structured financial control environment.

Minimum Requirements for this position
• Ability to gather and analyze/synthesize data, confirming its accuracy and adequacy as an integral part of the collective analysis/synthesis process.
• Knowledge of financial accounting, purchasing and management systems.
• Working knowledge of document control systems and databases.
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Effective communication, team working and organizational skills. Good interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively independently or as part of a team on projects.

Job Description

First-line manager responsible for the day-to-day operations of the SEC and SOX groups.  Responsible for organizing, maintaining, and assisting with all SEC filings, technical research and SOX activities.

• Assist in preparation and detailed review of SEC filings (2 SEC filers, parent company and MLP)
• Review and assist in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements
• Draft trends/explanations within Management’s Discussion & Analysis
• Draft disclosures surrounding new items/transactions
• Review of tie-out binders prepared by Staff/Senior
• Review of significant disclosures, such as: Statement of Cash Flows, Equity Statement, debt, derivatives, discontinued operations, stock-based compensation
• Prepare EPS calculations, stock based compensation disclosures as well as other areas as required
• Research technical accounting issues
• Complete disclosure checklists
• Help manage SOX processes and coordinate responsibilities
• Assist in detailed review of investor presentations and press releases
• Help monitor 3 SEC/SOX staff and seniors
• Review significant contracts for accounting impact

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university
• CPA designation
• Minimum 7 years in Accounting experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Seven years accounting experience (including minimum 3 years of public accounting preferred)
• Advanced writing skills – Ability to draft/edit or improve clarity & transparency of financial disclosures
• Must be able to work under pressure and work overtime
• Must be able to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department

Professional Skills/Experience:

• Proficient using complete Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and PC skills
• Strong analytical skills

Technical accounting research experience

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– Entry level accountant – Sugar Land – Must be CPA eligible and recent grad

– Staff Accountant – 0 to 2 years – Greenspoint

– Technical Accounting Manager – Energy – DT

– Audit Manager – DT – Energy

– SEC Reporting Manager – North

– FP&A Manager – NW Houston – Cash Mgt and M&A experience

– Staff Accountant – 2 to 4 years – West Houston – Oil & Gas Services – Public Accounting huge plus

– Senior Accountant – 4 to 6 years – West Houston – Oil & Gas Services – Public Accounting huge plus

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)

| dlemaire@cfstaffing.com | www.cfstaffing.com |

Controller, Vice President Accounting & Finance

Finance and Accounting:

1. Day-to-day management of the accounting and financial reporting systems
2. Preparation of detailed budgets
3. Preparation of detailed financial forecasts
4. Preparation of cash flow requirements forecasts for debt and accounts payable
5. Preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements
6. Negotiations with vendors

Interfacing with the Company’s accounting firm for the performance of:

1. Reviews/audits
2. Quarterly tax filings and annual tax return preparation
3. Tax planning and advice
4. Assistance with purchase transactions when unusual issues require
5. Preparation of required quarterly and year-end statutory filings
6. Researching emerging accounting issues, developing an understanding of available options, and providing recommendations to CEO
7. Researching various income and franchise tax options, when applicable, and providing recommendations to CEO
8. Maintaining fixed asset records
9. Analyzing operating results (1) in comparison to budgets and (2) for the purpose of identifying potential revenue enhancement and cost reduction strategies
10. Managing cash balances and implementing cash investment strategies
11. Preparing financial portions of offering circulars in conjunction with stock issuances
12. Managing employee benefit programs
13. Interfacing with the Company’s P&C insurance broker, and other risk management duties, as needed
14. Preparing investor reporting packages
15. Preparing required property tax renditions for business personal property and managing property tax issues

Mergers & Acquisitions

1. Performing due diligence examinations of prospective acquisitions
2. Assist in reviewing legal documents in conjunction with closings
3. Assist in performing target company research, including valuation modeling
4. Auditing the accuracy of information submitted by acquired hospitals not yet on the Company’s Practice Management system
5. Manage the integration of acquisitions during the merger process

I put this together a few years ago. I have learned a lot over the years about interview techniques from mistakes my candidates and clients have made. Yes, I have made some too along the way. Below is a summary of tips I have learned and/or read online. Some of them should be self-explanatory, but sadly they are not.  I call this my “2 Page Interview Prep”. There are a lot of things I like to give my candidates to get ready for an interview, but this is the most important one. I hope you learn something new or hold on to it for future reference.

Interview Preparation
The more prepared you are the more confident you will be!

• Buy a portfolio if you do not have one.
• Make copies of your resume and reference list.
• Make sure your suit is dry-cleaned and ready!!!! Yes, you have to wear a suit!
• Do your research! Go to the company website, Yahoo Finance, Hoovers and MSN Money. Look for goals and objectives, corporate culture and any new press releases. This information will be imperative for the interview.
• Google the company name and the interviewer’s name.
• Compare your resume to the job description. Think about accomplishments you can point out. Make sure you can explain all reasons for leaving. Make the responses short and to the point. Never, ever say anything negative about an employer in an interview. Believe it or not, it IS a very small world.
• Prepare a list of at least 5 questions per interviewer and have them ready in your portfolio. Please put some thought into them!
• Make sure you have the directions.
• Role-play with anyone!!! Interviewing is not your profession. You have to practice!!!! Practice the hard to answer questions. You never want to sound scripted or that you are fishing for an answer. If you do not know how to answer specific questions, ask your recruiter for advice!!!!

The Day of the Interview:
Don’t forget to smile and have a positive attitude. First impressions can make or break an interview!
• Arrive Early (if you do not know the location drive by the night before)
• Review your notes before you go in.
• Give yourself a prep talk (you should be a little bit nervous, this is normal).
• Walk in with confidence and tell the receptionist whom you are there to see.
• Make sure you are looking for your interviewer. Do not sit and read. Sit with confidence and a smile on your face!!!!
• Don’t forget a firm handshake. If you have a tendency to have sweaty palms, wash your hands with really cold water before you ender the reception area.
• If you have a problem with direct eye contact, look at their eyebrows. They will never know the difference.

The Interview:
Don’t worry if you have done your homework you are well on your way.
• Rule number 1…People love to talk about themselves. Don’t forget to ask about the interviewer’s background and why they like working for their employer.
• It is very important to establish rapport. Look for commonalities.
• Ask to have a typical day described to you; ask about projects and how you can make an immediate impact. Remember: The employer is probably doing his job and the one you are interviewing for as well. The more you can help, the more likely they are to hire you.
• Talk about your accomplishment and goals. Be prepared to talk about challenges and how you met them.
• Always know the answer to strength and weakness question. Don’t forget about your 5-year goal.
• Make sure you ask the questions you prepared. Don’t forget to include questions to better understand the job and what it would take to be successful.
• Don’t ask about benefits or money. This is about the job and the company. Your recruiter can get you that information.
• If the money question comes up tell them it is more about the opportunity and you are sure they would make you a fair and competitive offer. If they press you tell them what you are making. If they keep pushing you give them a range. Never, ever give them a number!!! And do not put a number on their application.
• Don’t forget to ask a lot of questions and show enthusiasm. Most candidates are cut from the process simply because the manager does not think the candidate is interested.

The Close:
This is your chance to bring it all together.
• Tell them you are interested.
• Ask if there are any concerns about your ability to do the job. This is your last chance to sell yourself!!!!
• Explain that after learning more about the company and the position you are even more excited about this opportunity. Review the experience you can contribute and ask for the job or the next step in the process.

The Follow up:
• Call your recruiter immediately. It is essential that we speak to you before we speak to the client to understand your interest level.
• Very few candidates actually write a thank you note. I recommend an email immediately after and a hand written note as well.

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director
5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057
713.490.6003 | dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

Accounting & Finance Professionals: Are you ready to revamp your resume and not sure where to start?

The entire process of writing a resume can be overwhelming. What do you include? How long should it be? Do you need an objective? What format should you use? Recently, I put together a list of pointers and some links that will hopefully help you with this process. 

Some pointers from me (remember, these are my opinions):

• Recruiters LOVE chronological resumes. We want to see how you have grown in your career and what types of companies you have worked for.
• If you graduated within the past 5 years, keep your education on the top portion of your resume. Everyone is always looking for people with 3 to 5 years of experience!
• If you have a CPA, CIA, or CFE designation, put it behind your name on the top of the resume! I never understand why anyone would put this at the bottom. You earned it and you should show it off!
• If you are eligible to sit for an exam or have passed sections, add that to the education section of your resume. This is important to employers today.
• Always, always use bullet points. I am not going to read a paragraph!!!!
• Objectives are not necessary and honestly, I think they can hurt you at times. If you feel like you need it, please change the objective for every job ad you apply to.
• Summary sections or tables are great to highlight your background, but don’t make it too long!
• Did you get promoted or move into another group at the same company? Include that in your resume, but don’t re-write the company name each time! At first glance, you can look like a job hopper rather than a promotable candidate!
• Do you volunteer? Were you in the military? Active Greek Alumni? It is okay to add some personality to your resume.
• Don’t forget to add your software skills. If you know the versions and modules you are working with….add them! Are you an advanced Excel user (VLOOKUP, Marcos, Pivot Tables)? Mention that too!
• And yes, your resume can be longer than a page. But keep it to 3 pages, absolute MAX!
• Don’t put a bullet point on your resume that you cannot speak about. Being exposed or watching someone else do something does not mean you have mastered that skill!
• Is your GPA above a 3.0? Add that too! And don’t forget your graduation date.
• Remember, your resume is your marketing piece. Most recruiters spend about 10 seconds looking at your resume before they decide if they will keep it or toss it. That is not a long time to make a first impression.
• You should update your resume at least once a year. It’s a great end of the year activity! Write down your latest accomplishments, add new responsibilities you took on, or recent software programs or ERPs you worked with. Bottom line: Just spend a few minutes and add a bullet point or two.

Website Links to use:

1. http://www.bauer.uh.edu/career-center/docs/career-guides-resources/Sample-Resume-Format.pdf
2. http://careercenter.tamu.edu/docs/ResumeWritingBrochureFall2009.pdf
3. https://www.utexas.edu/cola/orgs/lacs/_files/pdf/Resume-Cover%20Letter/resume_guideandsample11_28.pdf
4. https://ccd.rice.edu/uploadedFiles/CCD/Students/resumewriting.pdf
5. http://www.uh.edu/ucs/resources/guides/ResumeHandoutNew.pdf

Happy updating!

Diane Delgado LeMaire @CPARecruiterHOU

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Here is another great source of information to assist with your job search!

How to use the Business Journal to put your job search in high speed

Link: http://www.danamanciagli.com/how-to-use-the-business-journal-to-put-your-job-search-in-high-speed/

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June 2015

Industry News and Updates

I recently had the opportunity to attend the Regional Forecasting Symposium put on by the C.T. Bauer College of Business in May. I love attending events like these, because I can share all the latest information with my candidates and clients about our local economy. At this event, Robert Gilmer discussed how oil & gas prices have impacted us in the past and will continue to in the future.

Here are some of the interesting things I learned:

• In 2013 Houston has experienced the largest average income growth since 1969
• This is not the oil bust of 1982. The construction boom is making up for this.
• The price of oil has dropped simply because of weak demand and excessive supply. Production has more than doubled in the US.
• 65 dollars seems to be the sweet spot where most companies can make money and we can enjoy low gas prices.
• Best case scenario: we are back to 65 dollars in 2016; worst case scenario: 70 dollars a barrel in 2020
• The great oil boom is over, for now.
• Our unemployment rate in Houston is still lower than the U.S.
• Energy jobs have led Houston growth over the past decade.
• As a result to low natural gas prices, there is a new boom in the petrochemical industry.
• There is also a 138 Billion dollar construction boom due to the cheap energy and exports prices.

In conclusion, it was determined that due to the construction and petrochemical growths, we will see the East side of Houston (blue collar) outperform the West side of Houston (white collar). This construction boom should take us through 2017.

See you again in August!

Local Statistics:

• National / Houston Unemployment rate:6/4.0
• Price of Oil:$59.47 (last year $102)
• Oil Rig Count:889 (last year 1859)
• Industries hiring:Construction, Construction, Engineering & Construction, Some E&P, Manufacturing & Consumer Goods
• Positions in demand:Staff and Senior Accountants, Public Accounting Tax, Project and Cost Accountants

Interesting Articles:

• 8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8 A.M. By Benjamin Hardy: http://wp.me/puDjI-Rs
• Most of our openings are posted at: https://dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com/
• Houston’s Job Growth: http://www.houston.org/business/houston-job-growth/

Local Searches:

• Full Time – Consultant – Transactions Advisory Services – All Levels!!!!
• Full Time – Consultant – Financial Advisory Services – All Levels!!!!!
• Hyperion Financial Analyst – HFM, Hyperion or Smartview experience – 1 to 2 years of experience!!!!
• Inventory Accounting Senior Manager – Pre-IPO company!
• Sales& Use Tax Accountant – staff and senior
• Controller – Healthcare Staffing – SW Houston
• AP Manager – SAP experience!!!!!
• Staff Accountant – Hobby Airport
• Senior Corporate Accountant – Galleria – Big 4 exp.
• Senior Corporate Accountant – Galleria – public accounting experience
• Fixed Asset Accountant – Galleria
• Public Accounting Tax and Audit – All levels
• Senior Accountant – Cost – Katy
• SEC Reporting Director – DT
• Project Accounting Manager – Dallas
• E&P Controller – North Houston
• VP Finance – E&P and PE experience – North Houston
• SEC Senior Accountant – DT
• Financial Analyst – Woodlands – Big 4 Experience required
• Staff Accountant – Cypress
• Assistant Controller – Cypress
• Financial Analyst – Greenway Plaza – Modeling
• Staff Accountant – Katy
• Entry level Accountant – Sugar Land
• Senior Accountant – Consolidations – Westchase
• Audit Senior – E&P – DT
• AP Manager – Construction – North
• Senior Budget Accountant – DT
• HR Supervisor – WestChase
• Staff Auditor – heavy domestic travel – will look at new grads with audit internships
• International Tax Manager

San Antonio Searches:

• Corporate Accounting Manager
• Sales Auditor
• Audit Manager – Industry
• Financial Analyst – Treasury
• Controller – small company
• Controller – Manufacturing
• Senior Auditor – Industry
• Tax Staff and Senior – Public Accounting

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) 5718 Westheimer Suite 800, Houston, Texas 77057 T: 713.490.6003| dlemaire@cfstaffing.com | www.cfstaffing.com |