• Project Accountant – E&C company – DT
• AR Manager – Woodlands
• Entry level Staff Accountant – Multi Billion Dollar Global Company – Galleria
• Commission Specialist – Consumer Service – Small Family Business – Galleria
• Payroll Lead – West Houston- E&C
• Client Billing Specialist – Law firm
• Sr. Staff Accountant – NW Houston – Oil & Gas Field Services
• Staff Accountant – Mfg – West Houston
• Sr Accountant – MFG – Way, Way, Way West
• Internal Controls / Accountant – DT – Oil & Gas
• financial analyst – All levels – Mfg – West Houston
• Technical Accounting Research Analyst – Love to implement systems? NW Houston
• Project Cost Analyst – Greenspoint – POC experience?
• Energy Credit Analyst – just need a year of two of public for this one!
• Revenue Accountant – family business located DT
• Royalty Accounting – Major Midstream company located DT
• Mgr of Internal Reporting & Analysis – COGNOS a MUST
• Tax Analyst – Woodlands – do you have one year of corporate income tax????
• Internal Audit – Woodlands
• General Accounting Supervisor – West – MFG
• Corporate Accounting Manager – Galleria – Multi Billion Dollar Global Company
• Sr. Accounting Manager – non profit – Galleria
• Assistant Controller – Woodlands – Staff Accountant ready for the next step!
• Assistant Controller – West Houston – 40 hour work week. Oracle required!
• Controller – publicly traded company – Galleria – SEC a must!
• Controller – Deerpark to 120K – small mfg experience required
• Payroll Manager – Galleria
• AP Manager – Galleria –

1. Responsible for financial and accounting policies and procedures, and related internal controls
2. Furnish, revise, and update internal and external reports as necessary.
3. Review weekly check register for proper coding and compliance with purchasing procedures
4. Troubleshoot Accounting department problems that may arise, and communicate with appropriate agency personnel
5. Train personnel on use of computerized accounting software when necessary
6. Coordinate Accounts Payable with Administration/Billing and Treasury departments for reconciliation of the subsidiary ledgers. This process is to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger balances at the end of each accounting period
7. Reconcile aging reports to actual and general ledger control accounts
8. Review accounting records on a regular basis for possible errors and/or internal control concerns. Make and/or recommend changes as appropriate
9. Assure that the books and records are properly and neatly organized and conform to the agency’s policies and procedures
10. Assist with other accounting duties including, but not limited to, Audits and special projects as needed
11. Assists with closing of monthly and annual accounting periods. Review and analyze all allocations and adjusting journal entries
12. Review accounts payable items, as needed
13. Coordinate weekly payment projections with Treasury department
14. Perform accounts payable analysis including but not limited to trend analysis, late fees, metrics, etc.
15. Measure the productivity of the staff to streamline processes and promote efficiency
16. Assist with other accounting duties and special projects as needed.

Our client is looking to add an Auditor to their team. No Audit experience required…just 2 years of Accounting or Tax experience. Email me for more details: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Responsibilities Include:

· Plan and perform internal audits that may include financial, operational and compliance reviews.

· Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.

· Communicate results and issue reports to Management and auditees.

· Follow up on action plans and perform remediation controls testing.

· Execute other assignments and consulting projects requested by management and assist with special investigations as needed.

· Gather and analyze large amounts of data in a variety of company settings.

· Develop positive relationships with staff, management, and external auditors.

· Participate in organizational and departmental initiatives.

Requirements:

· BS degree in Accounting or Finance

· A good understanding of GAAP and internal controls

· Strong analytical skills

1. Supervise payroll staff, including payroll supervisor and payroll specialists
a. Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
b. Maintains payroll staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
c. Maintains payroll staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results

2. Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including semi- monthly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.)
3. Furnish, revise, and update internal and external reports as necessary.
4. Maintains payroll policies, procedures, processes, and related internal controls.
5. Communicate actively with Accounting, HR and Administration to
review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing
a. Audit payroll balance sheets accounts, YTD earnings, etc.
b. Assists with closing of monthly and annual accounting periods.
c. Review and analyze allocations and adjusting journal entries resulting
from payroll transactions.
6. Partner with HR and benefits in aligning and implementing a more sophisticated payroll and benefits system
a. Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time annually
b. Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Managing the quarterly close of the partnerships books

 Preparation of quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements
 Research of technical accounting issues related to acquisitions, dispositions, financial reporting, and oil and gas accounting

 Direct interaction with internal and external auditors
 Direct interaction and reporting to executive management (including financials, budgets and forecast revisions)

 Direct interaction with investors
 Preparation of various reports (accordance with partnership agreement requirements) for fund investors on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

 Special projects as directed by the VP of Corporate Accounting and CFO

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 CPA with 4-6 years of public accounting experience
 GAAP accounting and reporting experience
 Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel and Word in particular)
 Must have superior technical accounting skills

We are currently looking for a high energy, detail oriented accountant with excellent communication skills that include a positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities 
Identify, plan, coordinate and lead special projects for the department. Some of which include but are not limited to:
o Establish Inventory accounting procedures and related analysis
o Conversion from manual fixed asset sub ledger to NetSuite module
o Analysis of labor expenses and pay plans
o Automate reconciliation of employee insurance charges
o Establish change control procedures
o Develop cross-department billing procedures
o Reconcile historical purchase orders and related clean-up
o Reconcile and standardize customer file database
o Analysis of fleet
• Plan and execute accounting related special projects for the department.
• Establish and maintain relevant accounting policy and procedures for transactions undertaken by and affecting the company.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects as needed.

Job Requirements
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook
• Experience with ERP software (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) is a plus
• Attention to details and strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Inventory Accounting
• Able to maintain confidentiality

General Accounting Manager

-Job Description?? See below.?

-Salary range?? 84,300 – 176,500

-Bonus? Other financial incentives? 15% of the annual salary

-Why is it open? The former employee was promoted

-Ideal start date? Within 1 month

Job Description:

-Day to day leadership and direction of 5 Financial Analysts,

-Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closes are completed within the established deadlines.?

-Identify the need for accounting transactions due to changes in GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) requirements

-Reviews general ledger account balance reconciliations and assists analysts in anticipating and preparing correcting entries as needed.

-Review, design, recommend and implement any necessary department controls, processes and procedures within the Finance organization.?

-Analysis will include, but is not limited to, inventories; purchases and sales; balance sheet accounts; required corrections; and errors and exceptions as identified, and the impact of acquisitions, mergers or divestments

Requirements:

-College Degree (Bachelors Level) Acctg or Finance.?

-Perform broad financial analysis of results of operations.?

-Compare business results to GAAP results.?

-Prioritize work when given multiple projects.

-Strong communication skills including the ability to make presentations to executive management describing business processes and validation of results.

-Leadership skills to direct and lead the efforts of ad hoc teams and on-going committees.

-Knowledge of the refining, marketing and transportation industry with the ability to relate operational changes to financial results.

-Active participant in change management

-Extensive computer skills: ?Excel and Word.?

-At least 5 years experience with SAP or similar software including report generation.?

W-ork with only general direction. Influence the work of others.

-CPA preferred, but not required.

The minimum number of years of job related experience required by this job is 8.

• Performing monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements for
  each designated operating location.
• Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.
• Monthly narrative analysis of significant financial variances to budget and forecast.
• Monthly completion of a three-month financial forecast.
• Effective ongoing communication of financial related information to business counterparts.
• Managing flow of accounting data to/from remote facilities.
• Assisting with quarterly Sarbanes Oxley compliance and review.
• Planning and participating in the annual financial budget process.
• Providing training to non-financial personnel on internal control compliance, accounting
  procedures and financial statement review.
• Travel of up to 25% between sites and other districts

Growing construction company is looking for a Sr. Project Analyst. Work hand in hand with the CFO and Project Managers!

This person will be responsible for:
• Project financial planning
• Analysis of project costs and budge deviations
• Tracking cost accruals
• Controlling costs
• Point of contact for auditors
• Financial design and review of external development proposals and contracts

Required Skills and Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project analysis
• Construction industry experience in a cost to cost POC environment
• Experience with controlling, accounting and reporting as well as financial business modelling and analysis
• Solid computer skills, MS Office, Viewpoint CS, Primavera P6
• Strong team player willing to assist other team members
• Motivated, self-driven and eager to learn and improve

Our client is growing and adding an Accounting Manager to their team. The company is located around the beltway and I-10 and offer a 40 hour work week! Are you a Senior Accountant with Oracle experience ready for the next step in your career? Email to get more details! dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Texas Business Journals
As of 2014, Houston’s population is 2,107,449 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.99%.

The median home cost in Houston is $182,700. Home appreciation the last year has been 11.1%.

Compared to the rest of the country, Houston’s cost of living is 1.80% lower than the U.S. average.

Houston public schools spend $10,596 per student. (U.S. average is $12,435). There are about 15.8 students per teacher in Houston.

The unemployment rate in Houston is 4.70% (U.S. average is 6.30%). Recent job growth is Positive. Houston jobs have increased by 2.96%.

SOURCE: http://www.bestplaces.net

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JUST THE FACTS
Median resident age: 32.3 years
Household Size: 2.6
Est. Household Income: $58,952
Median Home Price: $182,700
Homes Owned: 39.4%
Home Appreciation: 11.1%
Family Households: 61.5%
Married Population: 45.9%
Single Population: 54.0%
College Education: 29.6%
Commute Time: 26 mins.

SOURCE: http://www.city-data.com
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Client Billing

Essential Functions:

• Perform duties related to client billing invoice processing utilizing computerized client billing software packages within established billing guidelines; review and make necessary corrections on proformas and prebills; generate invoice that is submitted to clients for payment
• Set up and maintenance of client matter rates and cost exceptions as directed by billing lawyer
• Disseminate and process monthly proformas for the Houston Office and run reports as requested by lawyers and staff
• Set up and maintenance of client records for electronic invoice submission
• Transmit and resolve issues that arise from electronic invoice process
• Maintain client/matter addresses, rates, templates in client billing system
• Provide monthly estimates to clients and billing lawyers as requested
• Assist lawyers with report requests regarding client billing activities and history
• Prepare departmental reports as requested by management
• Provide backup support for other billers in the department
• Respond to questions, problems and special requests from lawyers, paralegals and secretaries
• Backup for the upload and reconciliation of daily timekeeper work records from time entry system into the client billing software

Requirements:

• High school diploma required; some college business related courses preferred; basic knowledge of accounting principles and understanding of internal controls is required; Elite Enterprise billing system experience is preferred
• Approximately three to five years of on the job experience necessary in a legal/professional services environment; must be detail oriented and accurate
• Minimum of one to two years of “hands on” electronic e-billing experience in a professional services environment is required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions
• Ability to respond to requests requiring analysis of client billing histories and other basic financial analyses
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Must be flexible and willing to accept changes in billing assignments as necessary
• Ability to use independent judgment and maintain confidential information
• Strong service orientation and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners
• Ability to use critique of work to improve performance

Staff Accountant for a multi billion dollar international company. This is a rotational role. Our client is looking for someone who is ready and eager to learn and start their career with a great company. The are looking for someone with a GPA above a 3.0 and at least an internship or less than a year experience. Email for details: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Newly acquired company looking to double in size within first two years. Set up the Accounting department and grow into the CFO role!

Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
• Maintain the chart of accounts.
• Ensure that AP/AR activities are effective at paying/collecting payments.
• Ensure periodic Bank Reconciliations are completed.
• Issue timely and accurate preparation of monthly reporting packages to Corporate.
• Develop, calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
• Manage and production of the annual budgets and forecasts.
• Calculate variances from the budget and investigate/report large variances.
• Provide for a system of management cost reports.
• Comply with local, state, federal, and international governmental reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Manages and develops accounting staff to achieve departmental goals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation. Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Prepare and administer weekly accounts payable. Prepare cash deposits and program billings. Provide functional support for the Finance department. Assist with fiscal and programmatic audits.

Accounts Payable:

1. Enter and process weekly accounts payable within specified time frames, meeting all AP deadlines.
2. Review all cash disbursement requests, verifying accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation and approvals.
3. Receive and distribute agency invoices to appropriate departments. Prepare cash disbursement requests for recurring and administrative expenses.
4. Maintain complete and organized accounts payable files for all vendors, including W9 forms as appropriate.
5. Research and resolve outstanding AP checks on a monthly basis.
6. Train new employees on the process and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
7. Prepare ad hoc expense reports as requested by management.
8. Ensure accuracy and timely mailing of 1099s and Form 1096.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Accounting:

9. Prepare and deposit cash receipts on a regular basis.
10. Prepare general journal entries and assist with program billings as assigned.
11. Process credit card transactions and follow up with donors on declined or expired cards.
12. Protect and distribute Finance petty cash, agency credit cards, and program vouchers.
13. Help ensure the timely month end closing of the general ledger.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. At least two years of accounts payable and one year of accounting experience required (experience may be concurrent).
3. Experience using accounting software required; experience in Abila/Sage MIP Fund Accounting strongly preferred.
4. Nonprofit/social services experience strongly preferred.

Senior Staff Accountant 
Support the Accounting department in the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, completion of the monthly closing process in accordance with the close schedule, generation of the management reporting package, completion of external audit requirements, documentation and monitoring of internal controls and completion of special projects/requests.

Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field; CPA preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
Highly detail oriented and able to work independently. .
Must have Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Formula’s, etc.).
Cognos, or Hyperion experience a plus.

Will transfer H1B Visas!

Our client located on the NW side of Houston is hiring an Accounting Manager. This is a start up company that is targeting 100 to 200M of annual sales in the next few years.

• Main responsibilities:
  • Process Costing
  • Record the movement of inventory in process cost accountant system (from raw material to completion)
  • This person will be deeply involved in procurement
• Month End Close in MAS 90

Email: dcd@fittsroberts.com for more details

Email: dcd@fittsroberts.com for more details

Finance Management:
Preparation of timely and accurate financial statements
Prepare and update financial forecasts and generate budget and forecast variance reports
Prepare variance explanations for budgets, forecasts, and audits
Prepare forecasts of annual results
Manage the monthly close process, ie – pre-closing, accounts reconciliation, tax filing and project cash flow
Prepare and manage annual budgets across the various departments at The Village School
Prepare general financial analysis and other finance related tasks

Bookkeeping & Main Activities:
Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable process
Provide backup as needed in any area of bookkeeping
Maintain fixed asset accounting/capital expenditures management

Supervising & Training:
Manage department work flow, which includes: prioritize department work flow, organizing and assigning tasks in an efficient manner, researching outside services to improve efficiency and cost when necessary and appropriate
Conduct staff and service provider performance evaluations
Assist in establishing financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, and investment activities, and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, and other financial control functions
Track & oversee equipment purchase and inventory
Prepare financial reports required by management
Establish and maintain relationships with individual and business customers, and provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter
Perform other related duties as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
CPA and/or MBA is a plus
5+ years finance and accounting professional experience
Extensive background working within a fast growing and fast paced environment
Proficiency using (Excel) spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and familiarity / experience using financial software (Implementation a plus)
Ability to motivate others to work as a team and maintain authority in a casual and friendly environment
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing information
Flexibility and willingness to start work from fundamentals
Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
Success in a performance driven and business oriented environment
Fluency in English is a must

Analyst – Oil & Gas

Portfolio Management:
• Responsible for the management of a segment of the commercial loan portfolio
• Perform due diligence and regularly scheduled evaluation of loan portfolio for which they are responsible
• Prepare detailed credit analyses and required credit application according to policy including evaluation of corporate, regulatory and industry risk, historical operating performance, projected operating performance and capital structure
• Modeling skill required for both credit application process and Quarterly Credit Watch presentations
• Responsible for the coordination and communication of account information across various constituencies throughout the organization
• Responsible for knowledge of country/risk factors on a macro level
• Responsible for knowledge of particular industries and all current events in assigned portfolio utilizing internal and external sources
• Oversight of covenants compliance database and facility closing due diligence, including documentation
• Maintain Top 100 reporting standards and reporting requirements
• Attend RM customer meetings when appropriate