We seek a qualified Tax Director interested in managing small CPA practices throughout the Southeast. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in individual, partnership, and corporate tax return preparation, tax planning, and tax research. The Tax Director’s responsibilities will focus primarily on small—to mid-size corporate clients and individual taxation.
The Tax Director will periodically travel to manage the practices.
This opportunity requires prior accounting experience and knowledge of current laws, regulations, and tax requirements. The candidate should also know how to recommend the best tax processes that strictly adhere to all legal requirements while simultaneously promoting a client’s financial prosperity.
Manage all tax engagements to ensure meeting of all compliance and other deadlines
Prepare and/or review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns of varying complexities
Prepare and/or review current and deferred tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740
Prepare and/or review quarterly and year-end estimates to assist clients with tax planning
Responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships
Responsible for engagement planning, organization, and delegation to maximize efficiency, achieve quality goals, maintain productivity, and maximize realization
Responsible for engagement economics including billing, collecting, and maintaining the profitability of the team
Educate and train staff and assist in the growth and development of the Firm’s professional team members
The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Accounting
An advanced degree in accounting, tax, or law is highly desirable
An active CPA license is required
At least 7 years of experience at a public accounting firm with a heavy focus on corporate, partnership, and individual federal and state / local income taxation
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
***Opportunity will offer a competitive compensation package, including potential equity***
Are you a numbers-driven professional with a passion for making an impact in the manufacturing industry? As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a crucial role in steering the financial health of our company. You will own the accounting operations, with a strong focus on cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting. If you’re looking for a dynamic role where you can lead process improvements, mentor staff accountants, and contribute directly to the success of a thriving manufacturing company, this is the opportunity for you!
Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting: Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes.
Cost Accounting: Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including material, labor, and overhead. Maintain standard costs, conduct variance analysis, and assist in budgeting and forecasting.
Inventory Management: Manage inventory accounting, ensuring accuracy in tracking and valuing raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and company policies.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts. Provide variance analysis and recommendations for cost control.
Internal Controls: Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
Auditing: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and financial records. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
Team Leadership: Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff. Lead and participate in cross-functional teams as needed.
Senior Accountant Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in the manufacturing industry.
Skills:
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and practices within manufacturing.
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Infor).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
Ready to build your accounting career in an industry that’s shaping the future? Join our construction team as a Staff Accountant! In this fast-paced role, you’ll dive into the financial heart of our business, supporting project accounting and ensuring our books are rock solid. With plenty of room to grow and collaborate, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience while working alongside a dynamic, results-driven team. If you love numbers and thrive on seeing your work contribute to real-world projects, we want you on board!
Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities
Assist with day-to-day accounting functions, including processing accounts payable and receivable.
Support month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
Help with job costing by tracking project expenses, budgets, and profitability.
Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, including tax compliance and benefit deductions.
Maintain accurate financial records and assist with audits by ensuring all documentation is organized and accessible.
Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting for ongoing construction projects.
Assist with preparing financial statements and reports, ensuring they meet industry standards and company policies.
Support the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Assist in tax preparation and compliance, staying current on relevant regulations and deadlines.
Provide general accounting support to the senior accounting team as needed.
Staff Accountant Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
1-3 years of experience in accounting, preferably within the construction industry.
Basic understanding of accounting principles and familiarity with construction accounting practices, including job costing.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms) and Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance related to the construction industry is a plus.
Job Title: Senior Accountant – Construction Industry
Are you a driven and detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for the construction industry? We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to take the lead on critical financial operations. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping the financial success of our construction projects, working alongside a motivated team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role, drive meaningful impact, and enjoy a career with endless possibilities!
Perks of the Construction Senior Accountant?
Competitive Salary: We offer a highly competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and more.
Career Development: We believe in investing in our people. You’ll have access to continuous learning opportunities, professional development programs, and the chance to advance your career within the company.
Exciting Projects: Be part of a company that’s involved in high-profile construction projects that shape the community.
Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll management.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
Manage job costing and project accounting for construction projects, tracking budgets, expenses, and profitability.
Monitor cash flow, forecasting, and financial planning to support company growth.
Collaborate with project managers and executives to provide financial insights that guide decision-making.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations.
Lead and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring best practices.
Implement and maintain accounting systems and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and financial reviews.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory changes affecting construction accounting.
Senior Accountant Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA certification preferred).
5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in the construction industry.
Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing and project-based accounting.
Proficiency in accounting software Sage 300 and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Why you should consider this Consolidations Accounting Manager and this company:
The company owns up to 50% of their Industries market share
Very Stable Industry and went through a Successful IPO in 2018
The current role is open due to growth. The current controller has been promotable multiple times!
Be part of any ERP implementation
More acquisitions are coming their way.
Looking for someone who would like to move up the ladder with the organization.
President & CEO have an open door policy!
Bonuses are paid 3 times a year.
4.3 rating on Glassdoor
Key Responsibilities of theConsolidations Accounting Manager: responsible for the overall enterprise consolidation process and review of inter-company transactions and eliminations, corporate consolidations accounting, consolidated general ledger, and ownership of the consolidated trial balance.
Lead and manage the global monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation process
Prepare monthly consolidating and eliminating journal entries
Manages the reconciliation of inter-company and inter-segment transactions
Serve as the primary point of contact for the company’s EPM solution
Manage the consolidation framework, including maintaining the integrity of the global chart of accounts
Manage multi-currency transactions and financial reporting
Liaise with the SEC Reporting team to implement accounting practices
Participates in the development of software applications/processes implemented
Qualifications for the Consolidations Accounting Manager Role:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Strong technical skills, including knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Experience and familiarity with areas of revaluation, translation, multi-currency consolidations, and financial reporting.
Prior experience with consolidation software (Hyperion or OneStream)
Experience in a multi-location manufacturing environment and international accounting/reporting
A strong project manager who can coordinate monthly financial consolidation process across domestic and international operations
Our client is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant for their electronic manufacturing group!
Why should you explore this Senior Cost Accountant role?
Competitive benefits package!
Succession plan to management! – promotions from within is this client’s priority.
Tight knit group and reports directly to the Controller!
Primary Responsibilities of the Senior Cost Accountant
Supporting and managing the day-to-day accounting and month-end close procedures
Prepares monthly margin analyses by reviewing and analyzing inventory, conducting research on Bills of Materials (BOM’s) and Manufacturing Orders (MO’s) to perform analytical studies regarding cost analyses and profitability
Big thing: Making sure cost does not go over.
Variance analysis
Cost savings analysis
Inventory and fixed assets
Maintain GL
Management reports
Assist with audit prep
Budget and forecasting
Analyze cost changes associated with changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services
Qualifications for the Senior Cost Accountant:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 handling cost accounting is strongly desired.
Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in cost accounting
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principle
Advanced Excel skills including but not limited to pivot tables, working with multiple sets of data for analysis, extracting data from a source database and manipulating the data for analysis, formulas, and preparing sheets for presentation.
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Private-equity backed, high growth company is adding a Senior Accounting Analyst
This Senior Accountant position is a newly created role reporting to the VP of Finance
Brand new position due to growth
The VP of Finance is a CPA who is very highly respected within the organization and has had a fast-track in their career
Dynamic and visionary healthcare company with multiple locations throughout Florida
Highly competitive compensation, including bonus targets and long-term incentive compensation
Fully remote! – 2x/yr travel to corporate office in FL
If you are looking to be in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with an innovative company, this could be the Senior Accounting Analyst opportunity for you!
Responsibilities of the Senior Accounting Analyst:
Develop accurate revenue forecasts by analyzing historical data and market trends.
Reconcile Medicare Advantage (MA) revenue on a monthly basis.
Follow up with MA Plans to address reconciling items or incomplete data.
Conduct monthly revenue variance analysis.
Allocate and analyze Capitation revenue received in cash.
Allocate and analyze Fee-for-Service revenue received in cash.
Review monthly and quarterly Sales & Telemarketing enrollment commissions to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; prepare necessary calculations.
Assist in creating and refining SOP documentation for the Accounting & Finance department.
Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Accounting Analyst:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related degree
3+ years experience
Prefer CPA or CPA track
Accrual accounting background with strong analyst experience
As a Senior Corporate Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting our internal financial processes by preparing, analyzing, and reporting on key financial data. You will collaborate closely with teams across the organization, including colleagues in Gdansk, Poland, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, provide valuable insights, and support decision-making processes.
Perks of the Senior Corporate Analyst role?
Hybrid Schedule – Thursday & Friday are WFH!
AMAZING Benefits and Compensation package
Career Development Opportunities
Senior Corporate Analyst Key Responsibilities:
Financial Statement Preparation:
Prepare monthly and quarterly internal financial statements and analyses.
Generate ad hoc financial reports as required by senior management.
Internal Reporting and SEC Disclosures:
Participate in the preparation of schedules for internal management reporting.
Assist in the preparation of SEC disclosures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Departmental Cost Analysis:
Conduct and assist in departmental cost analysis and reporting.
Work with operations accounting personnel and other functions (e.g., HR, Tax) to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Intercompany Transactions:
Analyze intercompany transactions to ensure they are properly recorded in accordance with governing agreements.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies as necessary.
Variance Analysis:
Research and explain monthly, quarterly, and annual income statement variances.
Perform balance sheet analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
Information Gathering and Research:
Collaborate with colleagues across different departments to gather information on various business issues.
Conduct in-depth research to support financial analysis and corporate decision-making.
Global Collaboration:
Work closely with colleagues in Gdansk, Poland, to gather and analyze information required for corporate analysis.
Senior Corporate Analyst Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
6-7+ years of experience in corporate finance, financial analysis, or a related role.
Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, SEC reporting, and variance analysis.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global team environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
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Creating a home office that promotes both comfort and productivity is essential for anyone working from home. A well-designed space can boost efficiency, minimize distractions, and enhance overall well-being. Here are some key strategies to achieve an ideal home office setup.
Choose Ergonomics
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Footrest and Monitor Stand: Use a footrest to keep your feet elevated and a monitor stand to ensure your screen is at eye level, preventing neck strain.
Seek Optimal Lighting Solutions
Proper lighting enhances focus and reduces eye strain. Natural light is ideal, but various lighting options can help create a well-lit environment.
Natural Light Utilization: Position your desk near a window to take advantage of natural light, which can improve mood and productivity.
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Ambient Lighting: Install overhead or floor lamps to create an evenly lit room, preventing harsh shadows and ensuring a comfortable workspace.
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Keeping your workspace organized reduces clutter and increases efficiency. Proper storage solutions are crucial for maintaining a tidy environment.
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Personalizing your office makes it a pleasant place to work, boosting motivation and creativity. Tailor your space to reflect your style and interests.
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A thoughtfully designed home office can greatly improve your comfort and productivity. By focusing on ergonomic furniture, optimal lighting, efficient storage, professional assistance, and personal touches, you can create a workspace that supports your long-term success. Invest in these elements to transform your home office into a haven of productivity and well-being.
Our privately owned client is seeking a Divisional Controller to oversee the financial operations of a specific division within the company. This role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to ensure the division’s financial health and compliance with corporate policies and regulations. The Division Controller will work closely with the division’s leadership team to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making, as well as convey financial results to operational managers.
Perks of the Divisional Controller?
Large and fast-growing division!
Company is over 90 years old – this subsidiary has been established for over 30 years.
Great tenure – employees stay for the long haul at all levels, including C-suite individuals.
Divisional Controller Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage the work of accountants/bookkeepers
Prepare all financial reports for the corporate office in Houston, including monthly operations and financial performance reports.
Gain a sufficient understanding of the business to explain operational results clearly to non-accounting individuals.
Provide guidance and counsel to general managers on operational issues, requiring a sound understanding of these matters.
Analyze financial data and performance metrics,
Coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
Implement and maintain financial systems and software, ensuring they meet the needs of the division and comply with corporate standards.
Oversee cash flow management and working capital optimization
Mentor and develop the accounting team,
Divisional Controller Qualifications:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA is an advantage.
Must be a self-starter with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced in using Microsoft Word.
Preferred experience or familiarity with JD Edwards, Hubble, and Power BI.
Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
Experience working with group companies and consolidating their financial results.
LSA program – 100 per month! Get a gym membership or get a monthly massage on the company!
Good Work/Life balance – it is VERY rare that you will work overtime
Low Turnover. The average tenure is over 10 years. The manager of this group has been there for over 11 years!!!!
Full benefits including 401k and medical, dental & vision
Half-Day Fridays!!!!
Convenient northwest Houston location.
3 weeks of vacation to start PLUS 2 weeks of PTO. You get additional weeks after years of service.
Short term bonus
What you will be doing….
Prepare income tax return work papers and the associated federal and state income tax returns for S corporation, partnerships, and private foundation.
Will be responsible for preparing and maintaining all DD&A schedules on a regular basis including cost and percentage depletion calculations, UOP and MACRS depreciation, and state depreciation and depletion schedules.
Duties include research of various state and federal income and franchise tax issues, and communications with with tax authorities, analysis of capital expenditures for tangible/intangible characteristics and expense versus capitalization issues.
The position is also responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly state withholding returns, annual payroll tax returns, and various state annual reports and franchise tax returns.
What you need to bring to the table….
Minimum 1 to 2 years’ experience with public accounting experience preferred.
Working knowledge of basic tax accounting principles, partnership and S corporation taxation, and state income/franchise tax required.
Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and tax return software. Experience with Access preferred.
Navigating the job market can be daunting, but crafting an exceptional application package is crucial to securing your dream job. A standout application showcases your qualifications and demonstrates your genuine interest and fit for the role. This F&A Recruiter article will guide you through the essentials of creating a winning job application package, ensuring you capture the attention of hiring managers.
Tailoring Your Resume for the Role
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Preparing a Portfolio for Creative Roles
If you’re targeting a creative position, including a meticulously curated portfolio can significantly amplify the impact of your application. This portfolio should showcase a selection of your finest work strategically chosen to highlight your skills pertinent to the specific job.
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Your job application package is a pivotal tool in your career search. It reflects your professional persona, skills, and potential fit within a company. By investing effort into customizing, personalizing, and refining your application materials, you position yourself as a strong candidate who is attentive to detail and serious about your career aspirations. Remember that a compelling application is your first step toward landing that coveted interview and securing your desired job.
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