Published in syndication on January 29, 202

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The labor market is tight. Very tight! The number of US job openings is a million higher than the total number of unemployed persons. In Texas, the unemployment rate stands at about 3.5%, and the state continues to add jobs in impressive numbers.
With few people to hire, finding needed skillsets is a growing challenge. Further complicating the situation is the fact that the requirements of companies are changing rapidly with technological advances. PwC recently surveyed more than 22,000 workers and found that 53% of them believe automation will significantly change or render their jobs obsolete within the next 10 years.
Shortages and skills mismatches are a large and growing problem, and part of the answer is “upskilling,” or giving people the chance to learn what they need to fill open or future jobs. While training (or retraining) is not a new idea, the difference is that firms are now increasingly embracing and paying for upskilling, investing billions in training their current workers rather than trying to hire new ones.
In addition to saving companies the difficult task of finding and luring new employees, upskilling also allows corporations to fulfill emerging objectives. As firms move away from a singular focus on shareholder value and toward broader social concerns, employees are an important stakeholder group which benefits from upskilling. It’s a win-win, with workers avoiding the upheaval associated with losing a job and firms retaining valuable workers. People are willing, with the PwC survey indicating that 77% of adults would learn new skills now or completely retrain to improve their future employability. Similarly, learning opportunities and chances for professional growth are a top reason cited by new hires in job decisions.
Not every effort at upskilling has been successful. Unless employees have the appropriate incentives (such as higher compensation or expanded opportunities), they may not participate. If methods of delivering new information are inconvenient, overly time-consuming, or poorly structured, they may not be successful. There are also instances where the mismatch between existing employees and new required skills is such that the investment is not cost-effective. Nonetheless, well-conceived programs can yield impressive results.
Worker shortages are likely to get worse (potentially far worse) even with labor-saving automation and artificial intelligence. The number of people of workforce age is basically static due to demographic patterns, labor force participation rates are stubbornly low, and immigration is declining. Throughout history, technological advances have on balance created jobs, but in the process have displaced those without needed qualifications. The US has generally failed in public policy initiatives to provide transitional training (much to our detriment). Hiring talent is increasingly difficult, and upskilling is likely to be a crucial strategy for many firms.

The Perryman Group is a focused team of analysts who know how to address complex economic information tasks and present our findings effectively.

Our in-house professionals bring expertise in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, real estate, valuation, systems analysis, engineering, technical communications, and marketing. Dr. Ray Perryman, President and CEO, has more than 40 years of experience in developing systems, analyzing complex problems, and communicating effectively.

https://www.perrymangroup.com/

Check out www.cfstaffing.com for more details!

NEW 1/26/2020 

• Tax Accountant (1 year plus), Downtown 
• Senior Commerical Real Estate Accountant, Galleria
• Construction Controller (SAGE or Timberline required), Galleria
• Director of External Reporting, West Houston
• Nonprofit Accounting Clerk (AP) – Memorial Park
• Restaurant Staff Accountant – Central
• Commercial Property Staff Accountant – Greenspoint
• Collector, 50K, NW Houston
• Senior SEC Accountant, Galleria
• Division Controller, OFS, Greenspoint
• Accounting Manager, OFS, Greenspoint
• Senior Accountant, OFS, Greenpoint
• ONRR Staff or Senior Accountant, North Houston
• Commercial Property Accountant, Woodlands
• Commercial Real Estate Division Controller, Woodlands
• Property Accounting Manager, Woodlands
• Credit Analyst, East Houston
• Senior Accountant (Fuels exp), East Houston
• Accounting Manager (Fuels), East Houston

NEW 1/6/2020

• Revenue Staff Accountant – NW Houston
• SEC Reporting Manager – West & DT
• CFO – Nonprofit – Galleria (CPA required)
• Paralegal (2)
• Real Estate Controller – Woodlands
• Payroll Manager – Pasadena
• Senior Auditor – Rotational Program – Galleria
• Senior Accountant – Special Projects

NEW 12/16/2019

• Internal Auditor – Cypress
• Accounting Manager – Westchase
• Assistant Controller – Galleria
• Senior Accountant – Westchase
• Senior GL Accountant – Stafford
• Senior Cost Analyst – Mandarin – Stafford
• Senior Accountant – Investment management company – Central

NEW 12/9/2019

• Senior Federal Tax Analyst – Woodlands
• Senior Staff Accountant – NW Houston
• ONRR Accountant – North Houston
• Staff Internal Auditor – Woodlands
• Segment Controller – Woodlands

Still Open:

• Staff Internal Auditor – Downtown
• Controller (Manufacturing), Oklahoma

• Lead Tax Analyst – Downtown
• Recruiting Coordinator
• Bilingual Payroll Coordinator
• Trading Accountant – Galleria
• Trading Accountant – Downtown
• GL Accountant – Trading Operations – Galleria
• Financial Accountant – Trading Operations – Galleria
• Revenue Accountants (5 openings- all levels) – Downtown

#jobs #Houston #hiringnow #accounting #finance

Great Northwest Houston location! Flex Schedule! Half-Day Fridays! 

Overview:

• Primary responsibility for the Texas sales and use tax review of 100% of all invoices related to Texas transactions, including monthly compliance, state audits, and vendor communications.

Job Duties:

• Review and analysis of all invoices related to Texas transactions to identify overpayments and underpayments of Texas sales and use tax at the point of invoice processing.
• Preparation of monthly Texas sales and use tax returns
• Coordination of all Texas sales and use tax audits
• All communications with vendors regarding Texas sales and use tax
• Research of Texas sales and use tax issues for exemptions, taxability, and correct tax rates

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years Texas sales & use tax experience in the oil & gas industry required.

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Our client is looking for a true leader. The ideal candidate is someone who loves to train, mentor their staff. This role reports to the CFO and manages a staff of 10. 60M Budget.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the financial reporting processes, the general ledger system, and reports.
• Generate monthly financial statements for all entities on a timely basis, through the use of automated techniques that reduce manual intervention.
• General Accounting activities including daily operations, maintenance of general ledger, financial review, and analysis to ensure completion, treasury, and payroll
• Maintain a standard chart of accounts, departmental units and other reporting structures and key components of the general ledger.
• Ensure thorough preparation and supervision, the monthly closing of all companies on a timely basis. Closing includes the issuance of the monthly income statement, balance sheet, reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, reconciliation of fund balances, investment activity, development schedules ), preparation of journal entries, etc.
• Monitors and prepares the timely completion of account reconciliations and the accuracy of the general ledger, including timely integration of monthly accounting and payroll transactions.
• Plans,  prepares and coordinates the annual financial statement audit
• Manages preparation and submission of tax returns and other regulatory reporting requirements.  
• Work with the Human Resource team as it relates to payroll including; pay policies, benefits, compensation, etc.
• Oversee timely completion of the annual operating budget with all key members of management who have budgetary responsibility
• Oversee the development and management of the capital budget.  Monitors the cash requirements of the organization. Prepare cash forecasts on a weekly basis derived from daily history, and incorporating other known trends.
• Manage and prepare other accounting projects including; PBGC, accounting policy and procedures, bank covenants, insurance policies, etc.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• CPA preferred
• 10 years of experience in accounting with 5 years supervisory experience.
• Well-developed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles including knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and reporting, treasury, payroll, fixed assets, AP/AR, statistics, etc.;
• Public Accounting Audits of Financial Statements

Check out www.cfstaffing.com for more details!

NEW 1/6/2019

• Senior Accountant – Greenspoint
• Revenue Staff Accountant – NW Houston
• Senior SEC Accountant – Galleria
• SEC Reporting Manager – West & DT
• CFO – Nonprofit – Galleria
• Paralegal (2)
• Staff Accountant – East Houston
• Accounting Manager – East Houston
• Property Accountant – Woodlands
• Real Estate Controller – Woodlands
• Property Accounting Manager – Woodlands
• Payroll Manager – Pasadena
• Nonprofit Accounting Assistant – Must be mission-driven – Spring Branch
• Senior Auditor – Rotational Program – Galleria
• Senior Accounting – Special Projects

NEW 12/16/2019

• Internal Auditor – Cypress
• Accounting Manager – Westchase
• Assistant Controller – Galleria
• Senior Accountant – Westchase
• Senior GL Accountant – Stafford
• Senior Cost Analyst – Mandarin – Stafford
• Senior Accountant – Manufacturing – Tomball
• Nonprofit Controller – Church
• Nonprofit Controller – School
• Senior Accountant – Investment management company – Central

NEW 12/9/2019

• Senior Federal Tax Analyst – Woodlands
• Senior Accountant – SEC – Westchase
• Senior Staff Accountant – NW Houston
• Senior JIB Accountant – NW Houston
• ONRR Accountant – North Houston
• Staff Internal Auditor – Woodlands
• Senior Fund Accountant – Memorial Park
• Treasury Manager (Cash & Large Company) – Galleria
• Budgeting & Forecasting Manager – Downtown
• Segment Controller – Woodlands

NEW 12/4/2019

• Small Company Accounting Manager – Greenspoint
• Senior Accountant – Plant – Tomball
• Financial Planning &  Analysis Manager – Downtown
• Accountant II – 290 / Beltway –
• Senior GL Accountant – Galleria
• Bilingual HR Manager – West
• Supply Chain Manager (retail)
• Order Entry / Customer Service Manager – Galleria
• FP&A Manager – Downtown
• Assistant Controller – Galleria
• Real Estate Controller – Woodlands

New 11/18/2019

• Payroll Manager  – Pasadena
• Treasury Director – Pasadena
• Controller – Nonprofit – Galleria
• Assistant Controller – Nonprofit – Upper Kirby
• Staff Internal Auditor – Downtown
• Senior GL Accountant – Greenspoint
• AR Cash Accountant – Greenway Plaza
• Staff Accounting Inventory – Stafford
• Controller (Manufacturing), Oklahoma
• Financial Analyst – Fund Accounting

New 11/8/2019

• Senior Tax Analyst – Downtown
• Controller – Real Estate – Woodlands
• Controller – Real Estate – Woodlands
• Lead Tax Analyst – Downtown
• Senior Indirect Tax Accountant – Downtown
• HR Generalist
• Recruiting Coordinator
• Bilingual Payroll Coordinator
• Midstream Controller
• Senior Auditor – 20% travel

New 11/5/2019

• E&P Controller, Denver
• VP Finance / CFO – IT Consulting Co – PE-backed

NEW 11/1/2019

• Consolidations Accountant – Greenway Plaza
• Trading Accountant – Galleria
• Trading Accountant – Downtown
• GL Accountant – Trading Operations – Galleria
• Financial Accountant – Trading Operations – Galleria

NEW 10/17

• Small company Accounting Manager – Greenspoint
• Staff Accountant – Greenspoint
• Accounting Analyst – NW Houston
• Staff Accountant – Downtown Houston
• Trading Control Accountant – Downtown
• Staff Accountant – Sugar Land – Public Accounting exp required
• Senior Plant Accountant – GL – NW Houston

NEW 10/7

• Senior Financial Analyst (Big 4 background) – Galleria
• Accounting Analyst – NW Houston
• Federal Tax Accountant – Downtown
• Senior Revenue Accountant – Downtown
• HR Manager – SW Houston
• Senior Auditor – 50% travel – Americas

Still Open

• VP Finance / CFO – PE-Backed Hypergrowth Company – IT Consulting – Katy
• Senior GL Accountant – Manufacturing environment – NW Houston
• International Tax Manager – San Antonio
• Internal Auditor – 50% Travel – Galleria
• Senior JIB Accountant – Westchase
• Bookkeeper with tax processing experience – SW
• Revenue Accountants (5 openings- all levels) – Downtown
• Senior Accountant – Oracle or Hyperion – Galleria
• Staff Accountant – Revenue Recognition – Stafford (1 to 3 years public accounting)
• CFO (Midstream / M&A) – Downtown

#jobs #Houston #hiringnow #accounting #finance

Dr. M. Ray Perryman

Published in syndication on December 30, 2019

From an economic perspective, 2019 was a solid year, with continued expansion, job, and wage gains, and progress on many (but not all) fronts. Let’s take a brief look back at 2019 and the past decade.

Through the year, the national economy added jobs at a notable pace, frequently exceeding expectations. Job gains averaged about 180,000 per month through November, with particularly strong growth in healthcare (up 414,000 jobs), professional and technical services (+278,000), and leisure and hospitality. This pace lags that of the past decade (around 220,000 per month) but is impressive for a mature recovery period.

Twenty-five states had over-the-year increases in employment as of November, with the largest job gains occurring in Texas (+336,700), California (+321,800), and Florida (+217,400). For Texas to add more jobs than California is noteworthy given that the California economy is notably larger. In fact, Texas was among states with the largest percentage gains (which is difficult for a large economy), tying for second with Idaho (at 2.7% growth) and behind only Utah (up 3.2%).

National unemployment rates remained below 4% throughout the year, which is lower than what is viewed as optimal to allow sufficient slack for the economy to function efficiently. The strong job market pushed wages up by 3.1%, well above inflation.

Part of the slowing in job growth was due to a lack of available workers. Job openings remained well over seven million, with needs for particularly large numbers of workers in health care, professional and business services, and retail. However, the total number of unemployed persons is trending significantly lower (below six million). Given the inevitable mismatch of skill sets and locations, many of these openings will be difficult to fill.

For the decade as a whole, the short-term topic of greatest conversation will no doubt be the fact that, for the first time, we experienced an entire calendar decade without a recession. Despite fluctuations in key sectors, inconsistencies in policy, international events and disruptions of major proportions, and cataclysmic natural disasters, the US economy managed to forge ahead.

The more profound topic that will occupy historians in the future, however, will be the fundamental shift in the global energy markets that emerged. The US rose to the forefront of production, new technologies were implemented, major investments in infrastructure were undertaken, and supply and demand patterns throughout the world were completely reoriented. Fortunately, Texas and, in particular, the Permian Basin lie at the epicenter of this phenomenon, which will have positive implications for centuries to come.

We enter a new decade with plenty of daunting challenges (topics for another day), but also with a solid foundation on which to build a better economic future. Happy New Year!!

The Perryman Group is a focused team of analysts who know how to address complex economic information tasks and present our findings effectively.

Our in-house professionals bring expertise in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, real estate, valuation, systems analysis, engineering, technical communications, and marketing. Dr. Ray Perryman, President and CEO, has more than 40 years of experience in developing systems, analyzing complex problems, and communicating effectively.

CFS has teamed up with a Non-for-Profit who is looking to add an Accounting Clerk to their team.. We are searching for someone who is very mission-driven!

Under general supervision, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, general ledgers and vendor files. Additional responsibilities include preparing month-end account reconciliations and assisting with audit reporting at year-end.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Enters prepared journal entries into the general ledger.
• Establishes and maintains a sub-ledger that interfaces with the general ledger.
• Maintains vendor files including W-2 forms and prepares 1099 documentation.
• Maintains accounting reporting schedules.
• Enters invoices into the accounting system and prepares check runs.
• Prepares deposits and enters into the accounting system.
• Maintains accounting records and files.
• Assists with monthly grant billing and year-end audit preparation.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training in accounting or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires strong A/P skills.

Creative Financial Staffing has recently partnered with a 90-year-old Not for Profit organization headquartered in Houston, TX. Are you ready to join this vibrant community?

About the Not for Profit and Director of Finance & Operations Opportunity:

• They have been in service to the Houston community for almost a century!
• The foundation of their group is built upon service to others, individuality, intellectual integrity, and building relationships.
• The role presents an opportunity to work hand in hand with the senior leadership team to shape and grow their organization.
• They WANT you to actively make recommendations to help them continually improve.

Perks of the Director of Finance & Operations role?

• This role makes a real impact on the community and future of Houston!
• Open, diverse, and collaborative environment
• New senior management team!

Overview of the Director of Finance & Operations role:

• Provide strategic direction, leadership and oversight of financial operations
• Supervise accounting, IT, and facilities staff
• Work closely with senior management team to visualize and develop financial policy and strategies
• Develops and recommends budget strategies and plans for formulation of the Capital Campaign and Operating budgets.
• Supervises Business Office activities involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, financial aid, general ledger, purchasing, employee benefit administration and HR, and other accounting systems.
• Maintain professional relationships with banks, attorneys, external auditors, investors, insurance, provides, contractors, and vendors.
• Attend all monthly finance meetings, Board of Trustees meetings and Capital Campaign Committees.
• Provide complete and accurate management and financial information to the board.
• Administers/oversees all employee programs and policies as they relate to hiring and termination procedures, employment contracts, payroll, medical benefits, pension program, time off (paid and unpaid), Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, safety, training, unemployment benefits, and compensation, and ensures confidentiality and safekeeping of all records.
• Leads the development of an IT Strategic Plan and IT operations policies.
• Works with insurance advisors and brokers to ensure adequate, appropriate and cost-effective insurance

Preferred Qualifications for the Director of Finance & Operations:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in accounting or similar degree
• CPA or CPA Track Preferred
• 8+ years of financial management experience
• Not for Profit Experience preferred

Check out www.cfstaffing.com for more details!

NEW 12/16/2019

• Internal Auditor – Cypress
• Accounting Manager – Westchase
• Assistant Controller – Galleria
• Senior Accountant – Westchase
• Senior GL Accountant – Stafford
• Senior Cost Analyst – Mandarin – Stafford
• Senior Accountant – Manufacturing – Tomball
• Nonprofit Controller – Church
• Nonprofit Controller – School
• Senior Accountant – Investment management company – Central

NEW 12/9/2019

• Senior Federal Tax Analyst – Woodlands
• Senior Accountant – SEC – Westchase
• Senior Staff Accountant – NW Houston
• Senior JIB Accountant – NW Houston
• ONRR Accountant – North Houston
• Staff Internal Auditor – Woodlands
• Senior Fund Accountant – Memorial Park
• Treasury Manager (Cash & Large Company) – Galleria
• Budgeting & Forecasting Manager – Downtown
• Segment Controller – Woodlands

NEW 12/4/2019

• Small Company Accounting Manager – Greenspoint
• Senior Accountant – Plant – Tomball
• Financial Planning &  Analysis Manager – Downtown
• Accountant II – 290 / Beltway –
• Senior GL Accountant – Galleria
• Bilingual HR Manager – West
• Supply Chain Manager (retail)
• Order Entry / Customer Service Manager – Galleria
• FP&A Manager – Downtown
• Assistant Controller – Galleria
• Real Estate Controller – Woodlands

New 11/18/2019

• Payroll Manager  – Pasadena
• Treasury Director – Pasadena
• Controller – Nonprofit – Galleria
• Assistant Controller – Nonprofit – Upper Kirby
• Staff Internal Auditor – Downtown
• Senior GL Accountant – Greenspoint
• AR Cash Accountant – Greenway Plaza
• Staff Accounting Inventory – Stafford
• Controller (Manufacturing), Oklahoma
• Financial Analyst – Fund Accounting

New 11/8/2019

• Senior Tax Analyst – Downtown
• Controller – Real Estate – Woodlands
• Controller – Real Estate – Woodlands
• Lead Tax Analyst – Downtown
• Senior Indirect Tax Accountant – Downtown
• HR Generalist
• Recruiting Coordinator
• Bilingual Payroll Coordinator
• Midstream Controller
• Senior Auditor – 20% travel

New 11/5/2019

• E&P Controller, Denver
• VP Finance / CFO – IT Consulting Co – PE-backed

NEW 11/1/2019

• Consolidations Accountant – Greenway Plaza
• Trading Accountant – Galleria
• Trading Accountant – Downtown
• GL Accountant – Trading Operations – Galleria
• Financial Accountant – Trading Operations – Galleria

NEW 10/17

• Small company Accounting Manager – Greenspoint
• Staff Accountant – Greenspoint
• Accounting Analyst – NW Houston
• Staff Accountant – Downtown Houston
• Trading Control Accountant – Downtown
• Staff Accountant – Sugar Land – Public Accounting exp required
• Senior Plant Accountant – GL – NW Houston

NEW 10/7

• Senior Financial Analyst (Big 4 background) – Galleria
• Accounting Analyst – NW Houston
• Federal Tax Accountant – Downtown
• Senior Revenue Accountant – Downtown
• HR Manager – SW Houston
• Senior Auditor – 50% travel – Americas

Still Open

• VP Finance / CFO – PE-Backed Hypergrowth Company – IT Consulting – Katy
• Senior GL Accountant – Manufacturing environment – NW Houston
• International Tax Manager – San Antonio
• Internal Auditor – 50% Travel – Galleria
• Senior JIB Accountant – Westchase
• Bookkeeper with tax processing experience – SW
• Revenue Accountants (5 openings- all levels) – Downtown
• Senior Accountant – Oracle or Hyperion – Galleria
• Staff Accountant – Revenue Recognition – Stafford (1 to 3 years public accounting)
• CFO (Midstream / M&A) – Downtown

#jobs #Houston #hiringnow #accounting #finance

Accounting Manager Opportunity

Creative Financial Staffing has recently partnered with a global and publicly traded organization headquartered in Houston, TX. Are you ready to join this incredible team?

About the Company and Accounting Manager Opportunity:

• They are the largest company in their industry world-wide.
  • They own a small portion of the market and have no direct competitors meaning there is plenty of growth to come!
  • The role presents an opportunity to touch many facets of corporate accounting.

Perks of the Accounting Manager role? 
• Publicly Traded Company that has maintained their mom pop feel!
• Highly sought-after work-life balance
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Laid-back environment
• Visible role. This position works closely with the Senior Management team.

Overview of the Accounting Manager role: 
• Assist and lead monthly close procedures
• Responsible for technical accounting items
• Assist and lead monthly internal reporting
• Prepare SEC filings (10-Qs, 10-Ks, etc.)
• Work closely with the internal and external auditors
• Provide guidance on ad-hoc projects
• Continually seek to improve current process and procedures
• Manage and supervise the accounting team
• Work closely with International Controllers
Preferred Qualifications for the Accounting Manager: 
• Bachelors in accounting or similar degree
• CPA or CPA Track Preferred
• Public Accounting Experience
• 5+ Years of Accounting Experience