• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline
• If non-degreed a  minimum of 8 years direct work experience related to Use Tax compliance, statute review, and assistance audit facilitation is required.

The minimum work experience requirement, e.g.:

• 3  years minimum direct work experience related to Use Tax compliance, statute review, and assistance with audit facilitation is required.
• Monthly review of AP data for various companies to determine if any use tax liability exists.
• Compile and sign use tax returns on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis for various companies in a multitude of states.
• Tax permit registration of companies in various states (when needed) to ensure tax compliance.
• Filing of local business license returns for various companies.
• Communicate and address Taxing Jurisdictions issues regarding notifications, registrations or compliance issues.
• Communicate with field personnel to advise or answer questions they may have regarding tax law changes or compliance issues.
• Research of a wide range of tax issues through RIA Checkpoint.
• Maintain a working knowledge of a wide variety of tax issues in Multiple States.
• Assist in the facilitation of Governmental Sales/Use Tax Audits and other Departmental Projects.
• Advanced
• proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Access, Outlook.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to perform the required and expected duties with little or no direct supervision
• Overtime may be required and is anticipated during peak compliance periods.

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 By: Andy Bailey

Have you been waiting for that opportunity to get out of public accounting and into oil and gas?　 Now is the time.

My client is a publicly-traded oil and gas company with an impressive resume of industry awards. Their balance sheet is one of the strongest in the industry. I’ve spoken with current employees of this company to discuss other opportunities and have had them tell me, “No thanks, I love my job.”  That’s a ringing endorsement. I’m psyched to be working on their side now.

This is a rotational, internal audit position, open due to growth.  Considering their global presence and how much you’d travel if you worked for one of their competitors, the travel is relatively low at 25%. Typically, auditors here work in IA for 2 years and then transition out (if they want to) to a business unit position, such as a Controllership.

I need someone with:

• 2-4 years of audit experience (no more, no less)　 This can be public or industry, but they prefer public.
• Accounting Degree – can be finance, but you’ll also need a CPA.
• Speaking of CPA – this is a big plus.
• Strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills

Know anyone I can speak with about this?　dcd@fittsroberts.com

Joint Interest Billing (JIB) Systems

• Implement JIB module, adjust account structure for JIB reporting/ develop JIB billing and reporting structure.

COPAS Implementation

• Develop joint interest accounting, allocations and JIB in accordance with COPAs agreement. Develop policies and procedures on indirect and overhead allocation methodologies.

Records

• Develop and manage JIB record retention and support methodologies to support Partner inquiries and potential joint interest audits. Develop policies and procedures on JIB record support and retention.

JIB Billing and Reporting

• Develop and manage JIB billing and reporting. Variance analysis on billing actual vs joint plan. Manage joint project actual to budget reports and explanations.
• Ensure timely and accurate cash calls and billings to non-operator
• Reconcile cash calls and actuals to ensure proper billing and collections of cash from non-operator in accordance with the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA)

Non-Operator Audits=-Support audits by non-operator of Joint Venture activities including hosting the audit team, providing and coordinating record requests and reviewing and answering any exceptions

WEST Houston

Duties and Responsibilities:

Independently perform accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close. Prepare journal entries/accruals and perform thorough review of trial balances before books are close to ensure proper accounting treatment.

Review intercompany invoices and prepare proper coding for A/P.

Resolve intercompany variances with sister companies during month end close.

Reconcile various monthly general ledger accounts. Identify issues and resolve them quickly. Seek to find areas where processes can be improved.

Prepare monthly income statement and/or balance sheet analysis.

Prepare other journal entries as required.

Develop and maintain up to date documentation on daily and monthly procedures as well as documentation of issue resolution.

Participate in special projects as assigned by management.

Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy.

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 |

dcd@fittsroberts.com|

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

PREREQUISITES:　

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 2-5 years public accounting experience desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES:This position reports to the Controller.

• Preparation of monthly Consolidated Financials
• Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
• General ledger account adjustments and accruals
• Preparation of ad-hoc corporate reports
• Preparation of financial reports including, but not limited to: Status Report, Hour Report,　Quarterly billing reports, Job profitability Reports, Customer reports and related analysis by region
• Develop solid understanding of the ERP system

 SKILLS & ABILITIES:　The Company is growing and vibrant. The candidate should thrive in such and environment while possessing and demonstrating the following skills and abilities:

• Self-motivated and goal-orientated
• Professional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven capabilities in problem identification and resolution
• Detailed in the execution of work
• Moderate to advanced user of Microsoft Excel and Access and of a computer (windows-based applications)
• Willing to work a flexible schedule and extra hours as necessitated by internal and/or external deadlines

GENERAL PURPOSE

Manage the daily operations of the payroll. Ensure accuracy and timely completion of the payroll records. Create audit reports to verify the accuracy of the payroll run. Maintain, direct and calculate the entry of data in to the Great Plains System.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and guarantee bi-weekly disbursement of payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes to 125 employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws
• Ensure the processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and
  terminations is accurate and timely
• Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations
• Audit W-4s, payroll balance sheets, YTD earnings, etc.
• Communicate actively with Operations, HR and Billing to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing
• Partner with HR and benefits in aligning and implementing a more sophisticated payroll and benefits system
• Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, vacation time in line with Policies and Procedures
• Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.)

REQUIRMENTS

• 3-5 years experience processing payroll
• Extensive working knowledge of Great Plains HR/Payroll System
• 2-3 years job costing experience
• Proficient in Time Matrix – timekeeping system
• Must be proficient Great Plains report writing
• Proficient at MS Office Suite
• Working experience of payroll tax at the federal level
• Must be a team player
• Must be highly organized
• Prior system conversion experience, a plus

SPECIFIC SKILLS /QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Should have good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet set targets and deadlines

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree or a combination of education and experience
• Must have 3 – 5 years Great Plains HR/Payroll processing experience

Time Matrix – timekeeping experience