Overview:

The successful candidate will report to the Supervisor of IT-Finance and Accounting Services. This individual will be the liaison between IT and the Tax and the Financial Planning organizations. He/she will work with the business to develop a business strategy as well as articulate business requirements and translate them into effective information technology solutions. The candidate should have project management skills.

Responsibilities:

• The “face” of IT for the client organizations represented. Partners with client organizations to identify business opportunities and translate them into value added IT deliverables.
• Facilitates requirement setting and prioritization for system enhancements/projects.
• Liaises with the Internal IT Team to channel demand – coordination point for work involving Application and Architecture groups; key resource for project management on broader initiatives for their clients which involve all the IT groups.
• Requires a good understanding of technology and trends, particularly Hyperion and SAP. Will be key architect as we move forward with identifying and implementing functionality which improves our business processes.
• Responsible for understanding ramifications of configuration changes to business processes as well as making configuration changes.
• Manages the Hyperion application for the Financial Planning group. Works closely with the clients for direction and to set direction.
• Contribute and assist in assignments in a team environment that includes multiple vendors supporting IT, taking direction or providing direction as appropriate.
• Manage projects in accordance with Companies project management standards and provide governance over projects and enhancements involving our vendor partners.
• Participate in relevant industry, professional and academic organizations to remain current on trends, best practice, processes, systems and technology.

 Qualifications:

Degree: Bachelors Required
Major Discipline: Information Systems or Business
Years Experience Required: At least three years experience working as a liaison between IT and the business.
Computer Proficiencies: SAP FI, Hyperion. Experience/familiarity with SAP ECC 6.0, ABAP, Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word). Project Management

Job Summary Responsibilities:

• Receive, code or confirm and submit AP invoices to facilitate timely general ledger recording and vendor payments
• Work well under pressure in a high volume and fast paced environment
• Provide professional customer service to vendors and internal customers
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations 
• Create vendor records according to IRS regulations
• Participate in the monthly accounting close cycle and ensure that all deadlines are met
• Assist in month-end accrual process
• Prepare AP related journal entries
• Review C Card statements and receipts for adherence to company T&E policy
• Prepare Officers’ T&E reports quarterly
• Post Corporate and inter-company journal entries
• Back-up the Corporate location requestorq Corporate SOX liaison 
• Special projects and other duties as assigned
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Requirements: 

• Degree in accounting or finance
• At least 3 years of accounting experience
• Basic understanding of GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience with J.D. Edwards, SAP or other robust accounting system preferred
• Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

Excellent inter-personal skills

JOB SUMMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Reconcile various company-wide bank accounts
• Coordinate and resolve various issues with the bank and/or Treasury department such as cleared check differences, bank fee anomalies, escheatment, etc.
• Perform journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations
• Analyze financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances
• Analyze and report on vehicle leases company-wide
• Participate in the monthly accounting close cycle and ensure that all deadlines are met
• Provide reports to and communicate with SOX and external auditors as needed
• Work well under pressure in a high volume and fast paced environment
• Provide professional customer service to internal customers
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BBA or equivalent in Accounting from an accredited university.
• At least 2 years of public accounting experience. 
• Basic understanding of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience with J.D. Edwards, SAP or other robust accounting system preferred.
• Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

 

Houston ranks fifth in the nation for second-quarter job growth among the largest 100 markets, according to an On Numbers analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Houston had a score of 1.113. Scores were based on annual private-sector growth rates during the past five years, jobless rates over the past 12 months and raw changes in private-sector employment in half a decade.

The city had a five-year job growth of 4.98 percent and a one-year job growth of 2.57 percent. That is despite an unemployment rate of 9 percent, which put Houston in the middle of the pack.

Boston is No. 1 in the latest standings with a score of 1.457. Rounding out the top five are Ogden, Utah; Worcester, Mass.; and Dallas-Fort Worth.

Boston is one of just 13 markets, including Houston, that has more private-sector jobs now than five years ago. Its growth rate in the past 12 months was 2.7 percent, and its unemployment rate is a relatively low 7.1 percent.

The bottom five are Fresno, Calif.; Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif.; Palm Bay-Melbourne, Fla.; Stockton, Calif.; and Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla.

Houston Business Journal – by Chelbi Mims, Editorial Intern

Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, 6:30am CDT

More Houston-area entrepreneurs will hire part-time workers rather than full-time employees in the next six months.

About 51 percent of Houston-area entrepreneurs expect to hire full-time workers in the next six months, while 61 percent will hire more part-time workers, according to a survey by The Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

Globally, more entrepreneurs on average will hire full-time workers (67 percent) while 51 percent plan to hire part-time workers, the survey said.

About 6 in 10 global entrepreneurs believe the world’s economy will rebound within the next six months.

In fact, 63 percent said they expect to start a new business within the next six months.

The survey included company owners with revenue exceeding $1 million annually, with an average of $18.4 million in annual revenue and an average of 191 employees.

Click here to download a PDF with results of the global survey.

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Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 2:36pm CDT

Texas added 251,900 jobs in the private sector for the year ending in June, said the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University

Texas’ 3 percent growth rate beats the nation’s rate of 1.7 percent.

Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metro area posted an annual employment growth rate of 2 percent for the period and ranked ninth among Texas metro areas.

Texas’ mining and logging sector ranked first in job creation, posting an annual employment growth rate of 16.8 percent and the construction industry was second with 30,900 new jobs with a 5.4 percent growth rate.

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Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 8:37am CDT

 July job gains were higher than anticipated — 114,000 jobs in the private sector, but planned layoffs were the highest since March 2010.

Reuters reported a survey of economists that predicted the ADP National Employment Report would show a gain of 100,000 jobs. That is down from June’s job increase of 145,000.

Meanwhile, planned layoffs at U.S. firms were at a 16-month high, according to consultants Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. Latest from The Business Journals Number of Colorado layoffs down in JulyColorado job layoff numbers dropped in JulyCEO turnover heavy in June, report says Follow this company

The company’s July layoffs report said employers announced 66,414 planned job cuts, which is up 60.3 percent from the 41,432 announced layoffs in June.

In July, the pharmaceutical and retail sectors led the job cuts at 20.32 percent and 16.93 percent of announcements, respectively, Reuters reported. But, so far this year, government and nonprofit jobs have planned for the most layoffs, according to the report.

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Most companies report losing top talent this year

Houston Business Journal – by Ashley Furness, Austin Business Journal

Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 2:14pm CDT

 

Despite the lagging job market, 75 percent of employers reported involuntarily losing their most high-performing employees this year.

A new ManpowerGroup survey showed just 13 percent of respondents saying their most-valued staff stuck around in the last 12 months. The workforce solutions company polled 268 firms nationally between June and July.

“We found that most organizations are finding it tough to hold onto their best people even when there are relatively few job openings,” said Tony Rogers, a talent management practice leader for Right Management, a Manpower division.

“There’s a furious war for top talent under way, constant poaching of high performers by competing companies and, overall, a very restive workforce.”

The trend is a significant increase from last year’s report when just 54 percent of companies said high-performing workers left. About 12 percent in the poll this year said they didn’t know if they lost top talent.

“Top talent always has employment options. They’ll usually find some place that they feel appreciates what they bring,” Rogers said.

Houston-area unemployment jumped to 9 percent in June from 8.2 percent a month earlier, despite job gains in all but two industries tracked by the Texas Workforce Commission.

 

More from The Business Journals on Numbers

Houston Business Journal

Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 6:32am CDT – Last Modified: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 8:22am CDT

 

Everything is bigger in Texas — including job growth.

That’s the conclusion of an analysis of nonfarm jobs between June 2006 and June 2011 from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics by On Numbers, a feature of The Business Journals, a division of American City Business JournalsAmerican City Business Journals Latest from The Business Journals Analysis: Ohio job loss among worst since mid-2006 Seattle has plenty of social business peopleOhio in top 10 worst for job losses Follow this company .

On Numbers reported that Texas added 537,500 nonfarm jobs during that period, nearly 10 times as many as second-place finisher Louisiana, which added 55,900 jobs. North Dakota topped the country in percentage gain at 11,84 percent.

Texas had a 5.35 percent overall increase in jobs during that period.

The feature contains a re-sortable database.

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Industry News and Updates Diane Delgado LeMaire –

For the moment, Houston seems to be doing much better than the US as a whole, but there is a lot of uncertainty at the national level that is definitely slowing down the recovery. National debt talks, tax increases and healthcare have made everyone nervous, including corporations who still aren’t sure if they should hire. All of these “national” issues impact the decisions of hiring managers locally. Although we have seen a significant increase in temporary and permanent job orders, companies are very slow to move. It can take up to 6 months for our clients to make a decision these days. Now for the good news: the orders are coming in. And the better news is that candidates are getting multiple offers again.

Personally, I am experiencing a huge increase in candidates that I have not heard from in years making their return to the market. I know a lot of you have been sitting on the sidelines just waiting to see what’s going to happen with all the uncertainty out there. In my opinion, the local Houston market is improving every day, and I expect the third and fourth quarter to be very busy for us (the third quarter is typically the busiest quarter of the year). Please free to ask me any questions or reach out to me for career advice. Stay tuned for my next update in September. https://dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com/

Local Statistics:

• National / Houston Unemployment Rate: 9.2% / 8.3%

• Price of Oil: $98 (last year $72) • Oil Rig Count: 1836 (last year 1507)

• Industries hiring: Exploration & Production, Manufacturing, Service Companies, Oil & Gas Field Services & Healthcare

• Positions in demand: TAX (all levels), Financial Analysts, Auditors, Sr. GL Accountants, Tax professionals

• Industries not hiring or flat: Homebuilding, Small Construction companies, Government, Real Estate

You can also follow me on Twitter: @CPARecruiterHOU

 

Below is a partial list of our local and national searches:

Local Searches

Auditor – West Houston – Less than 15% travel, Oil & Gas, 65 to 75K Auditor – Central – 50% travel – Oil & Gas, 65 to 75K Joint Interest Auditor – 25% travel – Oil & Gas (Fortune 200), 60 to 100K Auditor – Downtown – 50% Travel – Manufacturing – 75 to 85K Tax Manager, Federal & State, FAS 109 – 120 to 155K  Senior Tax Accountant – Galleria – 50 to 80K (Federal & State) Senior Banking Auditor – Galleria – 65 to 80K IFRS Analyst – DT – E&P, 65 to 95K Accounting  Manager (CPA, Spanish, Oracle) – Sugar Land – 100 to 120K  Inventory Accounting Manger – West – 85 to 95K SEC Accountant – Greenway – 55 to 70K Payroll Accountant – Southeast – 60 to 75K Senior Auditor (Rotational Role) 50% Travel – Fortune 500 – 60 to 85K Financial Analyst (2), The Woodlands Senior Accountant, The Woodlands, Big4 background AP Manager, The Woodlands Mid Office Analyst, 60 to 100K – Trader Track! Project Analyst, North Houston, 65 to 75K Cost Accountant, North Houston, 65 to 75K Sr. GL Accountant (Manufacturing), Northwest Houston, 65 to 70K Senior Cost Analyst, Northwest Houston, 65 to 75K Bilingual Spanish Accountant, West Houston, 65 to 75K Six Sigma / Financial Analyst, Northwest Houston, 65 to 80K JIB Supervisor and Lead, Northwest Houston, 65 to 95K Junior Accountant (Associates Degree) 40K Corporate Recruiter, 50 to 55K, Northwest Houston Tax Accountant, CPA Firm, NO OVERTIME, Greenway Plaza

Contract

6 Tax Contractors needed for fall deadlines 20 Internal / External Auditors needed for various projects Property Accountant ( 60 day project) Valuation Analyst (temp to hire) Payroll Tax (temp to hire) AP Specialists (The Woodlands)

Are you a highly motivated professional who if ready for a new career challenge?  Due to the high demand for our services, CFS is searching for a Staffing Manager who thrives in a fast-paced team environment.

 

The Staffing Manager role offers the opportunity to develop your recruiting and interviewing skills, while also using your sales skills to develop business, service clients, and close deals.

 

Overview of the Staffing Manager role

 

• Recruit accounting and finance candidates for temporary projects through advertising, internet recruiting, & referrals
• Conduct interviews with candidates to determine skill set and motivations
• Conduct reference checks to qualify temporary candidates
• Discuss specifics of temporary projects and permanent openings with hiring managers
• Service clients by recommending candidates for temporary assignments
• Develop relationships with hiring managers at clients to continue providing quality temporary staffing services.
• Develop leads for new business

 

Background on CFS

 

With over 45 offices, we have become the largest privately-held national staffing organization that focuses exclusively on accounting and finance placement.   Our structure is such that we function as fully integrated divisions of leading accounting firms in each of our local markets; we are affiliated with top national, regional and local CPA firms.   At CFS, you have all the benefits of being part of a national company, while still enjoying the family-feel of your local office.   

 

Our Houston office is a close-knit 6 person team, that has been consistently ranked nationally as a top-performing office.

 

Our culture encourages entrepreneurial thinkers.  We look for results-oriented leaders who posses confidence, passion, and perseverance.  At CFS, you are truly recognized and rewarded for your contributions. We offer a top-notch training program at our Corporate headquarters in Boston, as well as ongoing training programs as you mature with the company. 

 

Your overall compensation plan will include a competitive base salary, commission plan, & bonus opportunity.  You will also participate in our monthly, quarterly & yearly national sales contests with rewards such as all-expense paid trips to tropical destinations.  We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, & 401K plan.

Primary Function

Responsible for full technical support for all cost-related activities, including: cost analysis and management, quick turn-around product costing estimates to support Sales, inventory analysis and reporting, and by providing assistance and support to all departments, monthly close journal entries and reporting, review balance sheet account reconciliations, review bank account reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, and recording of new assets, inter-company account review, initiation of bank wiring transactions, and offsite storage documentation maintenance.  Will also assist in special projects as required.
 
Essential Duties
 
• Standard Cost System Analysis
      a. Develop Standard Cost to be used for our products
      b. Maintain Cost Database
      c. Cost Units to support Sales
• Maintain Standard Cost integrity across all Branch Plants
• Prepare and review monthly Gross Margin report
• Prepare and review monthly Unit Schedule report
• Prepare and review monthly Inventory Turns report
• Prepare and review monthly Inventory Analysis report
• Prepare and review monthly 80/20 reports
• Excess and Obsolete Inventory calculations, reserve review and remediation actions
• Inventory reconciliation and review
• Analyze PPV Account and prepare and review monthly PPV report
• Review reconciliations for GL accounts
• Extract data and perform COGNOS upload
• Review Mid-Month and Month-End Journal Entries
• Calculate monthly Warranty Accrual
• Maintain AFE documentation and reconcile actual expenses to budget
• Maintain monthly financial package
• Backup for clerical cost accountant and accounting manager as needed
• Data mining / update tasks
• JDE Issue investigation
• Review and manage Rental Center Cycle Counts; assist with factory Physical Inventory
• Review Sales Tax Returns
• Support annual package for Corporate Tax department
• Report and schedule maintenance
• Monitor Rental Center inventory levels and manage stocking levels through the manager (This is a critical role in managing PWC.)
• Assist in property tax administration and accrual review

Minimum Qualifications

• Degreed Accountant or CPA, preferred
• Inventory transaction experience

**MUST BE BILINGUAL–SPANISH/ENGLISH**

The senior accountant will be responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures for 3 international subsidiaries.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and annual accounts.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met for the subsidiaries asigned.
• Prepare financial management reports.
• Heavy reconciliations for international subsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Continuous support of budget and forecast activities.
• Monitor and support taxation issues.
• Develop and maintain financial data bases.
• Assist with annual external audit.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of expenses.
• Analyze and advise on business operations including expenditure trends, financial commitments and future obligations.
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

Skilled Knowledge

• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
• Must be Bilingual English-Spanish.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have attention to detail and accuracy.
• Planning and organizing skills needed.
• Judgment and problem-solving needed.
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in business with emphasis in accounting required, bachelors degree in accounting.
6+ years of experience required, 8+ years experience preferred.

 

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GENERAL STATEMENT:

 

“Hands on” role in the Corporate Accounting/Finance department which manages and executes all financial related requirements of a growing international, employee owned, manufacturers’ representative.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Domestic, international, and consolidated compliance as well as managerial based financial reporting and analysis

Design, implementation, and management of various corporate initiatives including system enhancements, process automation, and internal controls

 

Development and deployment of various managerial and departmental reports

 

Year-end reporting, planning, and valuation processes

 

Completion of state, federal, and international taxation requirements and recordkeeping

 

Commercial insurance renewal and annual administration

 

Third party compliance reporting and domestic and international independent audits

 

Completion of general periodic departmental requirements

 

Perform related duties as required

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

 

CPA required

BBA-Accounting degree required

 

GPA of 3.0 or higher required

 

Microsoft office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) required

 

 Public accounting experience preferred

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Core Job Tasks:

·     Assist in preparation and tie-out of Investor Presentation, Earnings Release, Earnings Release script, Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, Form 8-K and Proxy Statement

·     Assist in the XBRL tagging process for year one and year two implementation

·     Assist in the monthly compilation of the consolidated financial statements for internal and external reporting

·     Prepare monthly internal financial calculations and analysis

·     Assist in compilation of the Quarterly Management Information Book and Monthly Board Book

·     Assist MD&A Analysis and Anticipated Questions Analysis

·     Assist with auditor’s reviews and annual audit

·     Maintain stock compensation schedules

·     Assist in the annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment template

·     Preparer of certain governmental statistical filings and forms

·     Perform special projects, as requested by the Manager or Director of Financial Reporting, including, but not limited to IFRS, Lease Accounting, Dodd-Frank Implementation, etc.

Requirements:

·     1 to 3 years of accounting experience including financial reporting or public accounting

·     Masters Degree in Accounting (or meets the 150 hour rule)

·     Eligible and desires to be a Certified Public Accountant

·     Computer Skills

o     Proficient in Microsoft Excel

·     Personal Attributes

o     Self-starter

o     High integrity individual

o     Strong communication and coordination abilities

o     Ability to work with remote parties

o     Diligent and task oriented

Responsibilities:

 

Participate in planning and conducting joint interest audits in a professional manner and in accordance with technical requirements and accepted auditing standards set by the Council of Petroleum Accountants Society (COPAS).

Analyze records, transactions, or activities to determine the accuracy of the charge to the joint account and compliance with applicable agreements.

Prepare written reports summarizing the work performed, the conclusions reached, including areas of non-compliance with the JOA.

Communicate with senior audit personnel about the results of the tests to assess risks and ensure accuracy.

Maintain correspondence with Operators to work towards resolution of outstanding issues on past audits.

Maintain a current knowledge of new developments related to the field of work by reading technical publications, studying pronouncements of official or professional bodies, such as COPAS Guidelines, and attending education courses, seminars, and conferences as deemed necessary.

 

Qualifications:

 

Bachelors Required

Major Discipline: Accounting, Finance or Business

Experience in Accounting or Audit is preferred

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and SAP.  In addition, the ability to learn other software applications such as Access and TeamMate (audit software) would be a plus.

CPA a plus.

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